Comparison

MobileKey vs XIRCUM

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

Head to head
About

MobileKey

Manage door statuses, grant remote access, and send digital keys to friends. Receive messages from event management and view access lists. Secure actions with Touch ID.

Highlights
  • Door status overview
  • Remote door openings
  • Send digital keys (Key4Friends)
  • View access lists
  • Receive event management messages
  • Touch ID security
Features
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MobileKey app to manage DM status, access lists, remote openings, Key4Friends and reception of messages from event management. - Overview of door statuses (if DM cylinder used) - Remote openings - Sending of Key4Friends authorisations - Reading and display of access list - Reception of push messages from event management. - Use of touch ID for security-related actions (disable remote opening, Key4Friends, push messages) The locking plan is fully managed on the MobileKey web application only, which you will find at www.my-mobilekey-com. Extra information: - The app requires valid log-in data for a MobileKey locking system. You need to have a MobileKey account to be able to use the account. You can register free of charge at www.my-mobilekey-com. - Your mobile device needs to have a stable Internet connection to operate the app, such as wireless LAN or 3/4G. - Many functions are only available with the online add-on (SmartBridge). Security takes top priority: Your data is stored on an audited SimonsVoss server in Munich. You do not need to worry about data security and backups. We will do it for you and to a high standard. Instructions: - Create a free MobileKey account for your use. - Obtain all MobileKey components, such as keys and locks. - Set up the MobileKey components in the web application. You will find the precise procedure in the MobileKey manual. - Programme the components. - Test the components. - Fit the components. You will find more help in the enclosed manuals.

About

XIRCUM

Features
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XIRCUM ist die innovative App der Hubert Niewels GmbH zum ablesen von Zählerständen. Zum betrieb der App wird ein gültiger Zugang benötigt. Entnehmen Sie diesen bitte Ihren Vertragsunterlagen.

Screenshots

MobileKey4 screens
XIRCUM3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MobileKey at every 3 months against XIRCUM's every 14 months. XIRCUM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.3). 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

MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, XIRCUM every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MobileKey versus XIRCUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileKeyXIRCUM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.312.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimonsVoss Technologies GmbHHubert Niewels GmbH

In-app purchases

None

MobileKey

No in-app purchases

None

XIRCUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileKey free?
MobileKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XIRCUM free?
XIRCUM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MobileKey or XIRCUM have ads?
Neither MobileKey nor XIRCUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileKey or XIRCUM?
MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, and XIRCUM every 14 months. Most recently, MobileKey was updated on October 17, 2026 and XIRCUM on October 3, 2026.

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