Comparison

DIY SMART KEY vs XAccess

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

Head to head
About

DIY SMART KEY

Transform your traditional remote control systems into smartphone-controlled ones. This app allows you to manage car alarms, motorcycle alarms, home security, and door automation systems directly from your phone via a Bluetooth module.

Highlights
  • Smartphone control for alarms and door automation
  • Supports automotive, motorcycle, and home systems
  • Automatic locking/unlocking based on proximity
  • Compatible with various fixed and learning code systems
  • Bluetooth pairing with I-KEY module
  • Code learning from original remotes
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The DIY SMART KEY(model# I-KEY, hereby is also called I-KEY module) is designed to upgrade the traditional remote control system into Smartphone control system. Its applicable range is not only for the automotive aftermarket alarm or keyless system, but also for motorcycle alarm system, home alarm system and door automations. The DIY SMART KEY will give you fingertip control over all the identical features of your installed devices(see applicable systems) and for even more convenience, add an I-KEY module to your car or motorcycle alarm system, your car or motorcycle will unlock when it detects your approaching and lock again automatically when you walk away. The applicable systems to add an I-KEY module are as following: For most brands of keyless entry system For aftermarket add-on car alarm system: (1) Hopping code system produced by Micca Auto (2) Most brands of car alarm system coded as following For motorcycle alarm system: (1) Hopping code system produced by Micca Auto (2) Most brands of motorcycle alarm system coded as following For home alarm system coded as following For door automations coded as following More specifically, please see the compatible encoder and frequency of your installed systems as bellows: Encoder: Fixed code: PT2240, PT2260, etc Learning code: EV1527, EV527, etc Factory code: Hopping code of Micca system(By default) Frequency: Range from 300MHz to 868MHz How do you get start with the DIY SMART KEY for a Smartphone control of your device? Just follow these simple steps: Download the free DIY SMART KEY app Pairing the I-KEY module with your Smartphone by Bluetooth with the DIY SMART KEY app Finish code learning of your original remote control to the I-KEY module Put the I-KEY module near to the main unit of your installed systems Start using your DIY SMART KEY FAQs: -If my remote control is for the original factory keyless entry system, can I add an I-KEY module? -Yes, but before that you need to install our upgrade car alarm system model#KE700 and then you could add the I-KEY module to upgrade your original remote control into DIY SMART KEY control. 2. –How long is the connecting distance of the DIY SMART KEY to the device? -The distance is within 30m. 3. –Can I pair the I-KEY module with different devices at the same time? -We’re sorry that for the moment one I-KEY module could only be paired with one device. 4. –Can I add various devices in the same DIY SMART KEY app? - The DIY SMART KEY app can be added with various devices pairing by different I-KEY modules, but the devices couldn’t be used at the same time, you could only choose to control one device. 5. –If there are 2 smart phones in my family, is it possible to connect with the same I-KEY module of our vehicle by 2 smart phones? -Yes, an I-KEY module could be paired at the same with different smart phones, but it can only be controlled by one smart phone in the same time, for example, if one smart phone is connected, the other one won’t be available.

About

XAccess

Features
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XAccess APP由Xhorse自主研发,是一款适用于工厂、企业、家庭等场景的门禁软件。通过局域网连接门禁设备,用户可在APP上轻松进行设备管理、成员管理、日志查看、手机开门等操作,更加便捷、高效、安全地管理门禁系统。

Screenshots

DIY SMART KEY4 screens
XAccess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DIY SMART KEY at monthly against XAccess's every 7 months. DIY SMART KEY also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

DIY SMART KEY ships an update monthly, XAccess every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DIY SMART KEY versus XAccess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIY SMART KEYXAccess
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer师松 梁Shenzhen XHorse Electronics Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DIY SMART KEY

No in-app purchases

None

XAccess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIY SMART KEY free?
DIY SMART KEY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XAccess free?
XAccess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIY SMART KEY or XAccess have ads?
Neither DIY SMART KEY nor XAccess shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIY SMART KEY or XAccess?
DIY SMART KEY ships an update monthly, and XAccess every 7 months. Most recently, DIY SMART KEY was updated on September 30, 2026 and XAccess on October 1, 2026.

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