Mpec Connect vs Paxton Entry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mpec Connect
Configure and monitor Bluetooth-enabled Mpec devices in real time. This utility provides diagnostic information for supported products like the SA380-IT.
- Real-time configuration
- Bluetooth device diagnostics
- Support for SA380-IT
- Device monitoring
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Real time configuration and diagnostics for your Bluetooth enabled Mpec devices. Supported Products: - SA380-IT
Paxton Entry
This application allows you to answer your door and grant entry remotely from your smartphone or tablet. See and speak with visitors face-to-face before deciding to unlock the door, all from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Answer calls from anywhere
- See visitors before opening
- Two-way video and audio communication
- Remote door unlocking
- Pair device with site administrator
- Receive calls on multiple devices simultaneously
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Paxton is a market leader in Access Control and building security solutions. The Paxton Entry app allows you to answer your door from your mobile phone or tablet from anywhere in the world! Greet your visitor from your mobile device and open the door via the app or ask them to pop back later. To use the app, you will be invited to pair your device by your site administrator. Once setup you'll be able to both receive calls from your visitors and grant them entry. Calls made from your Entry panel(s) will connect to your mobile device, as well as to any Entry monitors installed within your building. The system allows for up to 6 mobile devices to be called at the same time, allowing multiple users to receive the same call. Here are some the benefits of Paxton Entry: Answer calls from anywhere in the world (Internet connection required) See who's calling before you answer Have a face to face conversation with both video and audio Remote door unlocking from where you are Simple to use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mpec Connect at 100% against Paxton Entry's 0%. Mpec Connect also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Mpec Connect ships an update every 2 weeks, Paxton Entry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mpec Connect | Paxton Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tracsis plc | Paxton Access Ltd |
Customer experience
Mpec Connect
Paxton Entry
In-app purchases
Mpec Connect
No in-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
