Comparison

ESMART® Access vs UXTex

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

Head to head
About

ESMART® Access

Transform your phone into an access card for compatible readers. Choose between tap-to-access or hands-free operation from a distance. Background functionality is available with location service permissions.

Highlights
  • Use phone as access card
  • Tap-to-access mode
  • Hands-free operation up to 10 meters
  • Background operation
  • Virtual Access Card purchase
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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ESMART® Access – an application for using your phone as an Access Card with ESMART® Readers. ___ Easy Start: 1) Purchase a Virtual Access Card 2) Download the Application 3) Enable Bluetooth 4) Click on the received Quick Link or enter the Activation Code manually 5) Choose your preferred mode of operation: – Tap, as Card Use your phone as a contactless card. Bring your phone close to the ESMART® Reader. – Free Hands No need to bring your phone close. Reading occurs from up to 10 meters away, as you approach, even if the phone is in your pocket. ___ For convenience, the application does not need to be launched every time. However, for background operation, it is sufficient to allow the application to use Location Services in the "Always" mode. No worries, we do not collect your location data, and your phone's battery will only be consumed when near the reader. ___ ESMART® Technical Support If something goes wrong, please contact our Technical Support specialist - we will definitely help you figure out the situation. You can reach us by sending an email to help@esmart.ru

About

UXTex

Features
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Control the heating of smart clothes from your smartphone. This application supports any UXTex product.

Screenshots

ESMART® Access4 screens
UXTex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ESMART® Access at 9.0 against UXTex's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ESMART® Access ships an update every 4 months, UXTex every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ESMART® Access versus UXTex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterESMART® AccessUXTex
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperISUB OOOOlavi Siikki

In-app purchases

None

ESMART® Access

No in-app purchases

None

UXTex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ESMART® Access free?
ESMART® Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UXTex free?
UXTex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ESMART® Access or UXTex have ads?
Neither ESMART® Access nor UXTex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ESMART® Access or UXTex?
ESMART® Access ships an update every 4 months, and UXTex every 3 months. Most recently, ESMART® Access was updated on October 15, 2026 and UXTex on October 20, 2026.

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