Comparison

Tapkey vs dormakaba mobile access

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

Head to head
About

Tapkey

Transform your smartphone into a secure digital key for various access points like doors, garages, and cars. Easily manage and grant access to others, and monitor locking activities with high security standards.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as secure key
  • Grant and revoke access
  • Track locking activities
  • NFC and Bluetooth access
  • Register locking devices
  • NFC transponder programming
Features
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Tapkey turns your smartphone into a super-secure key. Combined with Tapkey-enabled locking devices, the app allows you to open entrance doors, shared office spaces, lockers, garage doors and cars with your smartphone. In addition, you can grant access to others and track locking activities. Access management has never been that easy! FEATURES - Secure sign-on: with your Google Account or Tapkey ID - Register locking devices: with the app - Easy access management: grant and remove access at any time - Keyring: all access authorizations at a glance - Open smart locks: use NFC and/or Bluetooth—no internet connection required - Use NFC transponders: as alternative access medium that can directly be programmed with NFC-enabled smartphones - Check locking activities: in the access log of the Tapkey app - High security standards: comparable to online banking with strong cryptography and firmware updates directly via your smartphone LOCKING DEVICES Tapkey-enabled products can be ordered at https://shop.tapkey.com, Amazon or our partner's dealer network. SUBSCRIPTIONS “Let’s keep it simple” is our motto. That’s why all user packages include the entire range of features. They only differ in the amount of Smartphone Users. These are users with active access permissions for smartphones. You may buy additional NFC Tags, Cards and Stickers any time. User Packages - 25 Smartphone Users - 100 Smartphone Users - 250 Smartphone Users User packages are valid for 1 year and will be renewed automatically, unless the auto-renew function is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The payment will be processed via your iTunes Account. Please refer to your iTunes account settings to manage your subscriptions and how to turn off auto-renewal. Terms and Conditions: https://tapkey.com/en/terms-conditions/

About

dormakaba mobile access

Grant and manage access permissions to your smartphone for doors equipped with compatible systems. Utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy for seamless entry, allowing you to receive access rights remotely or in person.

Highlights
  • Receive access permissions remotely
  • Access via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Single app for multiple systems
  • Digital key functionality
  • Secure door access
Features
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With dormakaba mobile access you receive access permissions to your smartphone, which were provided by dormakaba access systems. For effective access, interfaces such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are used. Application and advantages: - You receive your access permissions regardless of whether you are on the road or are in front of the door - Access by means of BLE - One independent app for several systems Requirements: - dormakaba access solution (e.g. Kaba exos 9300, dormakaba evolo smart) - dormakaba door components - iPhone with iOS 13 or higher - BLE interface - Unique phone number For additional information visit: www.dormakaba.com

Screenshots

Tapkey4 screens
dormakaba mobile access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tapkey at 1.6 against dormakaba mobile access's 1.0. Tapkey also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). dormakaba mobile access's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Tapkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. dormakaba mobile access asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tapkey holds the better App Store score, 1.6 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Tapkey's written reviews are positive against 24% of dormakaba mobile access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tapkey ships an update every 2 months, dormakaba mobile access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tapkey versus dormakaba mobile access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapkeydormakaba mobile access
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews — better24.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapkeydormakaba Schweiz AG

Customer experience

Tapkey

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral23.2%
Negative50.0%

dormakaba mobile access

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral21.6%
Negative54.1%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tapkey

Subscriptions10
  • 10 Smartphone Users$3.991 Month
  • 25 Smartphone Users$7.991 Month
  • 50 Smartphone Users$14.991 Month
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  • 100 Smartphone Users$29.991 Month
  • 150 Smartphone Users$44.991 Month
  • 200 Smartphone Users$59.991 Month
  • 250 Smartphone Users$74.991 Month
  • 25 Smartphone Users$96.991 Year
  • 100 Smartphone Users$349.991 Year
  • 250 Smartphone Users$899.991 Year
None

dormakaba mobile access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tapkey free?
Tapkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dormakaba mobile access free?
dormakaba mobile access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tapkey or dormakaba mobile access?
Tapkey is rated higher. Tapkey averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while dormakaba mobile access averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Tapkey or dormakaba mobile access have ads?
Neither Tapkey nor dormakaba mobile access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tapkey or dormakaba mobile access?
Tapkey ships an update every 2 months, and dormakaba mobile access every 3 months. Most recently, Tapkey was updated on September 21, 2026 and dormakaba mobile access on September 19, 2026.

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