Comparison

dormakaba BlueSky Access vs AIPHONE IXG

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

AIPHONE IXG

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful intercom system. Remotely view, greet, and grant access to visitors. Enjoy advanced features like zoom during video calls and access to call recordings.

Highlights
  • Smartphone/tablet intercom
  • Remote visitor viewing and greeting
  • Door release functionality
  • Video call zoom
  • Call recording access
  • Wi-Fi/4G/5G connectivity
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[About this App] Turn your smartphone or tablet into an intercom! Answer and grant access to a visitor from anywhere, any time. [Functions] All basic intercom features are available, such as view and greet visitors, door release, monitoring and more. Zoom-in and out during video calls. Connect from anywhere using Wi-Fi or 4G/5G network. View recordings of incoming and missed calls. [Before Using] ・This is an accompanying App for the Aiphone IXG System. ・This App requires an active internet connection. Carrier data rates may apply and are the responsibility of the user.

Screenshots

dormakaba BlueSky Access3 screens
AIPHONE IXG3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AIPHONE IXG at 4.0 against dormakaba BlueSky Access's 1.7. AIPHONE IXG also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 115) and device support (3 vs 1). dormakaba BlueSky Access's advantage is review sentiment (17% vs 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AIPHONE IXG holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AIPHONE IXG has 1.3K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of dormakaba BlueSky Access's written reviews are positive against 6% of AIPHONE IXG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dormakaba BlueSky Access ships an update every 5 months, AIPHONE IXG every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dormakaba BlueSky Access versus AIPHONE IXG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdormakaba BlueSky AccessAIPHONE IXG
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (115 ratings)4.0 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better6.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1151.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdormakaba Canada Inc.AIPHONE CO., LTD.

Customer experience

dormakaba BlueSky Access

All ratings102 ratings
Positive15.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative81.4%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative79.2%

AIPHONE IXG

All ratings1,276 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive6.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative88.9%

User reviews

dormakaba BlueSky Access

From 115 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Reliable for a few users
  • 👍 Great app once registered

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequently doesn't work
  • 🐛 Unreliable door unlocking
  • 🐛 App freezes and crashes
  • 🐛 Takes a long time to unlock
  • 🐛 Keys disappear or stop working

AIPHONE IXG

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient two-in-one app
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable and glitchy
  • 🕰️ Slow to respond and load
  • 🔇 Microphone issues
  • 🔑 Only one device can be connected
  • ❌ Doesn't always work

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
Show 4 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Make app available on Apple Watch

AIPHONE IXG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Communication errors
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve responsiveness and speed
  • Add more reliable microphone and audio support
  • Allow multiple devices to be connected

In-app purchases

None

dormakaba BlueSky Access

No in-app purchases

None

AIPHONE IXG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dormakaba BlueSky Access free?
dormakaba BlueSky Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIPHONE IXG free?
AIPHONE IXG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dormakaba BlueSky Access or AIPHONE IXG?
AIPHONE IXG is rated higher. dormakaba BlueSky Access averages 1.7 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while AIPHONE IXG averages 4.0 from 1.3K ratings.
Do dormakaba BlueSky Access or AIPHONE IXG have ads?
Neither dormakaba BlueSky Access nor AIPHONE IXG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dormakaba BlueSky Access or AIPHONE IXG?
dormakaba BlueSky Access ships an update every 5 months, and AIPHONE IXG every 3 months. Most recently, dormakaba BlueSky Access was updated on November 2, 2026 and AIPHONE IXG on November 9, 2026.

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