MobileKey vs NXGEN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Door status overview
- Remote door openings
- Send digital keys (Key4Friends)
- View access lists
- Receive event management messages
- Touch ID security
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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.
NXGEN
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With the Nxgen app, you have an overview of your ongoing projects or properties. You have a single view of the alarm interventions of the last 24 hours and the associated event logs. You retain full control – report changes to the time schedule or contact details directly via the app; the changes are processed fully automatically in our Video Operations Center. If all data protection regulations are met, you have direct access to the cameras via live view.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NXGEN at every 11 days against MobileKey's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MobileKey ships an update every 3 months, NXGEN every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MobileKey | NXGEN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH | NXGEN Technologies AG |
In-app purchases
MobileKey
No in-app purchases
NXGEN
No in-app purchases









