Comparison

My Leviton vs Yale Access

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

My Leviton

Control your home's lighting and appliances remotely with this app. It allows you to manage smart devices individually or by room, create custom scenes, and set schedules for automated control. Voice commands are also supported through popular smart assistants.

Highlights
  • Remote control of lights and loads
  • Create custom scenes and schedules
  • Group devices by room
  • Voice control with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
  • No hub required
  • Automate plug-in devices
Features
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My Leviton connects the Leviton Decora Smart with Wi-Fi Technology product family to your iOS device as well as Amazon Alexa for voice control, no hub required! Control your lights and loads from anywhere using the free My Leviton app for iPhone and iPad. Easily replace your existing single pole or multi-way devices with the new Leviton Dimmer or Switches to allow control from anywhere via your My Leviton app. As well, you can start automating and controlling your plug-in lamps or small appliances using the Decora Smart Wi-Fi Plug-in Outlet. Use the free My Leviton iOS app to add/name your smart devices and to control them individually or as a room with a single button push. Create schedules, scenes, and customize your experience with adjustable fade rates, maximum/minimum illumination levels, and more if desired for a truly advanced lighting control system that’s easy to use manually or via the app. Simplify control of your home - schedule lights and connected loads to turn on/off at specific times or based on sunrise/sunset, easily group your smart devices into rooms for quick control, and create scenes to activate multiple lights at once for movie time, party mode, or goodnight. Works with Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Siri (HomeKit). Add an optional Amazon Alexa device to use voice commands like, “Alexa, set dining room lights to 33%.” (Echo sold separately, but there is no intermediary hub/controller required). Leverage the Leviton Decora form factor with matching color change kits, multi-way devices for hallways and staircases, multiple options for wallplates and more, to match the décor throughout your home. Get started today with My Leviton – a growing eco-system with more partners and announcements to come!

About

Yale Access

Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.

Highlights
  • Smart lock control
  • Home security management
  • Access for family and guests
  • Activity alerts
  • Peace of mind
  • Compatible with Yale and August locks
Features
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Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is for products available in the U.S. and Canada only. Compatible products include: Yale Assure Locks - Yale Assure Lock with Wi-Fi (YRD2x6-WF1 , YRD2x6-CBA , YRD6x6-WF1 and YRD6x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi (YRL2x6-WF1 and YRL2x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lock 2 - All Models (YRD4x0) - Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Safe Yale Smart Delivery Box August Smart Locks August Smart Keypads Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock

Screenshots

My Leviton4 screens
Yale Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Leviton at 85% against Yale Access's 41%. My Leviton also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6.1). Yale Access's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (77K vs 6.4K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 77K ratings behind it against 6.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of My Leviton's written reviews are positive against 41% of Yale Access's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, Yale Access fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
My Leviton versus Yale Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LevitonYale Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.4K ratings)4.9 (77K ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better40.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6.4K77K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#206 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6.1
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.August Home, Inc.

Customer experience

My Leviton

All ratings6,366 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative12.4%

Yale Access

All ratings76,358 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral10.8%
Negative48.5%

User reviews

My Leviton

From 6.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Reliable and consistent performance
  • 💡 Comprehensive control and scheduling options
  • 🔒 Secure and stable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues and device disconnections
  • 🔧 Challenging to troubleshoot and resolve connectivity problems
  • 🔧 Limited customization options in the app
  • 🐛 Inconsistent device status reporting
  • 🔧 Buggy firmware updates causing issues

Yale Access

From 77K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient keyless entry
  • 🔒 Secure lock with fingerprint scanner
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use
  • 👍 Great for short-term rentals
  • 👍 Responsive and reliable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 No battery level indicator
  • 🔒 Cannot remove self as guest on others' locks
  • 👎 Unreliable auto-lock/unlock feature
  • 👎 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

My Leviton

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Devices randomly going offline and requiring reset
  • App crashing or freezing during use
  • Firmware updates causing devices to stop working
  • Inconsistent device status and control in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more advanced scheduling and automation options
  • Improve app UI and user experience
  • Provide better troubleshooting tools and support
  • Integrate with a wider range of smart home platforms
  • Add support for local control and offline functionality

Yale Access

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App shows incorrect lock status
  • Issues with adding/deleting users
  • Connectivity problems between lock and app
  • Firmware updates causing functionality issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add battery level indicator
  • Allow users to remove themselves as guests
  • Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
  • Provide better integration with smart home platforms
  • Enhance app UI and UX

In-app purchases

None

My Leviton

No in-app purchases

None

Yale Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Leviton free?
My Leviton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Yale Access free?
Yale Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, My Leviton or Yale Access?
Yale Access is rated higher. My Leviton averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Yale Access averages 4.9 from 77K ratings.
Do My Leviton or Yale Access have ads?
Yale Access shows ads; My Leviton does not.
Which is updated more often, My Leviton or Yale Access?
My Leviton ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yale Access fortnightly. Most recently, My Leviton was updated on November 1, 2026 and Yale Access on November 1, 2026.

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