Comparison

dormakaba mobile access vs Aptivated

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

Head to head
About

dormakaba mobile access

Grant and manage access permissions to your smartphone for doors equipped with compatible systems. Utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy for seamless entry, allowing you to receive access rights remotely or in person.

Highlights
  • Receive access permissions remotely
  • Access via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Single app for multiple systems
  • Digital key functionality
  • Secure door access
Features
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With dormakaba mobile access you receive access permissions to your smartphone, which were provided by dormakaba access systems. For effective access, interfaces such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are used. Application and advantages: - You receive your access permissions regardless of whether you are on the road or are in front of the door - Access by means of BLE - One independent app for several systems Requirements: - dormakaba access solution (e.g. Kaba exos 9300, dormakaba evolo smart) - dormakaba door components - iPhone with iOS 13 or higher - BLE interface - Unique phone number For additional information visit: www.dormakaba.com

About

Aptivated

Manage your apartment living with ease. This app allows residents to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and stay updated on community events and messages. Enjoy a streamlined experience for all your property-related needs.

Highlights
  • Pay and manage rent
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • Track package notifications
  • Reserve amenity spaces
  • Community messaging
  • View upcoming events
Features
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Download the Aptivated app by Brookfield Properties for a convenient way to: - Pay and manage rent payments - Manage maintenance requests - Track package notifications* - Reserve amenity spaces* - Send and receive community messages* - View upcoming events* *App features vary by property. Functionality is only available for communities managed by Brookfield Properties Multifamily.

Screenshots

dormakaba mobile access4 screens
Aptivated4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aptivated at 3.6 against dormakaba mobile access's 1.0. Aptivated also leads on ratings volume (468 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). dormakaba mobile access's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (24% vs 16%). 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

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

Aptivated holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aptivated has 468 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of dormakaba mobile access's written reviews are positive against 16% of Aptivated's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dormakaba mobile access ships an update every 3 months, Aptivated every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
dormakaba mobile access versus Aptivated: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdormakaba mobile accessAptivated
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.6 (468 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.3% of reviews — better16.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4468 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdormakaba Schweiz AGYardi Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

dormakaba mobile access

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive24.3%
Neutral21.6%
Negative54.1%

Aptivated

All ratings286 ratings
Positive57.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

dormakaba mobile access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aptivated

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent log-out issues
  • Drop-down menus not working properly
  • App freezing and unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add emergency/high priority option for maintenance requests
  • Improve request tracking and status updates
  • Expand location and issue type options
  • Allow deleting/modifying existing requests
  • Enhance overall app stability and performance

In-app purchases

None

dormakaba mobile access

No in-app purchases

None

Aptivated

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dormakaba mobile access free?
dormakaba mobile access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aptivated free?
Aptivated is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dormakaba mobile access or Aptivated?
Aptivated is rated higher. dormakaba mobile access averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Aptivated averages 3.6 from 468 ratings.
Do dormakaba mobile access or Aptivated have ads?
Neither dormakaba mobile access nor Aptivated shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dormakaba mobile access or Aptivated?
dormakaba mobile access ships an update every 3 months, and Aptivated every 10 months. Most recently, dormakaba mobile access was updated on September 19, 2026 and Aptivated on September 24, 2026.

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