JBScan vs Paxton Key
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBScan
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Handling: Es können sowohl ausgedruckte print@home-Tickets, MobileTickets direkt vom Smartphone oder am Bahnhof produzierte Barcode-Tickets gelesen werden. Einfach mit der App den Barcode des Tickets scannen und die Leistungen werden aufgeführt. Bei Wahlleistungen können Sie auf der App wählen welchen Gutschein der Kunde konsumieren möchte. Die App erkennt ob Tickets gültig, storniert oder teilweise rückerstattet worden sind. Voraussetzungen: Für den Einsatz benötigen Sie ein Smartphone oder Tablet mit Kamera und gute WLAN- oder Mobilfunkverbindung. Von den Jungfraubahnen erhält jeder Partner einen exklusiven Initialisierungscode. Anhand diesem Code können Sie sich als Partner identifizieren.
Paxton Key
Transform your iPhone into a virtual key for building and car park access. Control your Paxton10 system to grant entry and perform predefined actions like setting alarms. This app eliminates the need for physical access cards.
- Use iPhone as a virtual access key
- Gain access to buildings and car parks
- Control Paxton10 system
- Perform predefined system actions
- Receive virtual keys remotely
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Please note, this app is compatible with Paxton10 V3.3 and newer only. When used in conjunction with a Paxton10 system from Paxton, this app allows you to use your iPhone as a means of accessing a building. By presenting your iPhone to a wall mounted reader you will be able to control the Paxton10 system to; - Gain access to a building or car park - Carry out predefined actions within the system such as setting an intruder alarm This app allows users to have ‘virtual keys’ sent to them prior to visiting a building, dispensing with the need to obtain and carry a separate access card. About Paxton10 Paxton10 is an access control and video management system from Paxton. Built on a foundation of secure access control, Paxton10 knows where people are and allows the building to respond as required. Paxton10 combines security and convenience, and is suitable for all types of buildings. Paxton aims for engineering excellence, creating intelligent, innovative products that are fit to meet the challenges and trends of the quickly evolving security industry. This app directly supersedes the Paxton Key v1 app (discontinued 30th November 2022).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JBScan at 9.0 against Paxton Key's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
JBScan ships an update every 12 months, Paxton Key every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBScan | Paxton Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (735 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 735 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NextEvent AG | Paxton Access Ltd |
In-app purchases
JBScan
No in-app purchases
Paxton Key
No in-app purchases
