Comparison

dormakaba BlueSky Access vs Creatr Connect

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

Creatr Connect

Easily book grooming appointments at modern barbershops. View services, check availability, and pay securely. Receive reminders and manage your bookings.

Highlights
  • Book appointments
  • View services and prices
  • Check availability
  • Secure in-app payments
  • Appointment reminders
  • Manage bookings
Features
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Welcome to Creatr Connect! With a few taps, you can check availability, book appointments, and pay. With our app, you can: -View our full menu of services and prices -View availability and reserve a time that fits your schedule -Quickly and securely pay and tip so you never need cash -Receive notifications and appointment reminders -Manage Appointments: Reschedule, Cancel, Get Directions Download our app today and book your next appointment with ease.

Screenshots

dormakaba BlueSky Access3 screens
Creatr Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Creatr Connect at 5.0 against dormakaba BlueSky Access's 1.7. dormakaba BlueSky Access's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 7). 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

Creatr Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dormakaba BlueSky Access has 114 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dormakaba BlueSky Access ships an update every 5 months, Creatr Connect every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
dormakaba BlueSky Access versus Creatr Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdormakaba BlueSky AccessCreatr Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (114 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings114 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdormakaba Canada Inc.Creatr Booking LLC

Customer experience

dormakaba BlueSky Access

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

Creatr Connect

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Creatr Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

dormakaba BlueSky Access

No in-app purchases

None

Creatr Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dormakaba BlueSky Access free?
dormakaba BlueSky Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Creatr Connect free?
Creatr Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dormakaba BlueSky Access or Creatr Connect?
Creatr Connect is rated higher. dormakaba BlueSky Access averages 1.7 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Creatr Connect averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do dormakaba BlueSky Access or Creatr Connect have ads?
Neither dormakaba BlueSky Access nor Creatr Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dormakaba BlueSky Access or Creatr Connect?
dormakaba BlueSky Access ships an update every 5 months, and Creatr Connect every 3 months. Most recently, dormakaba BlueSky Access was updated on October 24, 2026 and Creatr Connect on October 24, 2026.

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