dormakaba mobile access vs The Novus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Receive access permissions remotely
- Access via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Single app for multiple systems
- Digital key functionality
- Secure door access
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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
The Novus
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The official resident app for The Novus. With this app, residents can view and reserve building amenities, stay up to date on events, submit and track service requests, and receive important updates about your building and community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Novus at monthly against dormakaba mobile access'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.
dormakaba mobile access ships an update every 3 months, The Novus monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dormakaba mobile access | The Novus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 177 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dormakaba Schweiz AG | Global Holdings Management Group |
In-app purchases
dormakaba mobile access
No in-app purchases
The Novus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is dormakaba mobile access free?
Is The Novus free?
Do dormakaba mobile access or The Novus have ads?
Which is updated more often, dormakaba mobile access or The Novus?
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