dormakaba BlueSky Access vs Shadow Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
dormakaba BlueSky Access
Transform your mobile device into a secure access key for hotels, apartments, and student housing. Bypass check-in and access authorized areas with ease. Requires compatible electronic locks and a Bluetooth antenna.
- Mobile access key delivery
- Secure entry for hotels
- Access for residential properties
- Bypass front desk check-in
- Access to common areas
- Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled
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Use a mobile device as a secure key dormakaba BlueSky Access is a cloud-based mobile access key delivery system available for hotels and multifamily housing, student housing, market-rate apartments and senior living properties. It merges security and convenience for the mobile minded traveler or dweller in order to enhance the access experience. The delivery of a key to a mobile device (phone, tablet) is enabled via LEGIC Connect, a service that operates in a highly-secure and scalable data center. Once notification has been received and the BlueSky Access app has been installed, the mobile access key is sent to the app on that mobile device, allowing entry to those doors or areas access to which authorization has been given. The BlueSky Access app is available for use only in properties equipped with dormakaba contactless electronic locks that have been equipped with a dormakaba Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio antenna. Hotels With the BlueSky Access app on a mobile device, guests can bypass the front desk check-in process and go directly to their room as well as gaining access to any authorized common area in the hotel requiring a room key. Residence With the BlueSky Access app on a mobile device, residents can securely lock and unlock unit doors and other amenity areas within a property to which authorization to enter has been given. About dormakaba Group dormakaba is one of the top three companies in the global market for access and security solutions. With strong brands such as Dorma and Kaba in our portfolio, we are a single source for products, solutions, and services related to doors and secure access to buildings and rooms. With around 16,000 employees and numerous cooperation partners, we are active in over 130 countries. dormakaba is headquartered in Rümlang (Zurich/Switzerland) and generates an annual turnover of over CHF 2 billion. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology enables the issuance and management of secure mobile access keys for hotels, multihousing, student and senior living properties. dormakaba’s latest RFID door locks and other access controls are BlueSky Access enabled. They can be installed on a variety of door types and locations giving properties a flexible, secure choice of entry options. BLE-enabled door locks and access controls allow an authorized user to place a compatible mobile device (smartphone, tablet) with the BlueSky Access app near a corresponding sensor on the door lock. The sensor reads the BlueSky Access key, the lock system communicates with the property management network, and determines whether the unique, encrypted code conveyed by the phone is on an approved "pass" list. If so, access is allowed, and the entry is recorded for audit purposes.
Shadow Tracker
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Satellite Vehicle Locator Shadow Tracker is a tracking device for GPS and GSM, which allows us to have our vehicle located online and in real time. Through the app installed on our mobile phone, we will receive notifications of everything that is happening in our vehicle at all times, avoiding unpleasant surprises. • Their reduced dimensions facilitate installation and concealment in the vehicle. • Internal battery to send notifications like power cut, voltage, etc. • High sensitivity internal GPS antenna, so that its installation is easier, without affecting its performance. • Location of the vehicle Through the app installed on the mobile phone or the web, we can see in real time where our vehicle is at all times. • Notice of entry or exit of a marked area We can mark an area on the map and Shadow Tracker will notify us when we enter or leave that marked area. • Warning if we exceed the set speed We set a maximum speed, and when we exceed it we will receive a notification on our mobile phone. • Remote lighting / horn Through the app installed on the mobile phone, we can blow the horn or turn on the lights. For example to locate our vehicle in the parking lot, etc. • External power cut We can switch the ignition on or off from the mobile phone. This prevents theft of the vehicle. • History of tours Online storage of device movements in the last 2 months. • OBD2 read lock (Requires additional accessory) From our app, we can lock or unlock OBD2 reading, thus avoiding that they can make a copy of our original key, and have full access to the vehicle. • Movement without power We will receive an alert immediately if our vehicle is moving with the engine off. For example when being towed by a crane, etc. • Vehicle alarm If the vehicle alarm system is activated, a notification will be automatically sent to our mobile phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Tracker at every 6 weeks against dormakaba BlueSky Access's every 5 months. Shadow Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dormakaba BlueSky Access ships an update every 5 months, Shadow Tracker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dormakaba BlueSky Access | Shadow Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dormakaba Canada Inc. | Shadow Stealth |
Bugs and requests
dormakaba BlueSky Access
Reported bugs
9 issues- App won't open door
- App freezes and cannot be closed
- Mobile key not generating
- Keys disappear from app
- Constantly logged out
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- App breaks Apple Pay/NFC
- Unable to register
- Access codes/guest delegation errors
- App not working on iPhone 12 but works on Samsung
Requested features
6 requests- Add to Apple Wallet
- Add Apple Watch version
- Add widget compatibility
- Allow key transfer to new phone
- Improve speed of unlocking
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- Make app available on Apple Watch
Shadow Tracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
dormakaba BlueSky Access
No in-app purchases
Shadow Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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