Comparison

MobileKey vs CISA Smart Access

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

CISA Smart Access

Features
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CISA Smart Access is the app that allows you to access your hotel room, residence or workplace with your smartphone. To obtain the digital key, simply click on the link you will receive from the facility manager. The digital key is securely stored within the app and once downloaded it can be used to open a door even without an internet connection. With the app you can access any type of gate, from the parking lot, to the entrance to the room, office and service areas. To use the key, simply approach the gate and click the padlock image that appears on the main screen. You can download digital keys for more than one facility at the same time and check the list of authorized doors at any time. CISA, a brand of Allegion, is one of Europe’s leading providers of security and access control systems. Since its foundation in 1926, it plays a primary role in satisfying the security requirements of any type of building with dedicated electro-mechanical solutions, which enable real-time access control and management. Whether it’s residential homes or business centers, schools or health and hospitality facilities, safety is our main concern. For more, visit cisa.com; YouTube; LinkedIn and Facebook.

Screenshots

MobileKey4 screens
CISA Smart Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

MobileKey and CISA Smart Access are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MobileKey versus CISA Smart Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileKeyCISA Smart Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.314.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimonsVoss Technologies GmbHCISA S.p.A.

In-app purchases

None

MobileKey

No in-app purchases

None

CISA Smart Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileKey free?
MobileKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CISA Smart Access free?
CISA Smart Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MobileKey or CISA Smart Access have ads?
Neither MobileKey nor CISA Smart Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileKey or CISA Smart Access?
MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, and CISA Smart Access every 3 months. Most recently, MobileKey was updated on September 10, 2026 and CISA Smart Access on September 11, 2026.

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