SecureGuard Client vs Paxton Entry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SecureGuard Client
View live or recorded video from NVRs, DVRs, and IP cameras. Customize camera layouts, swipe between groups, and enter full-screen mode. Supports two-way audio with compatible devices.
- Live and recorded video viewing
- NVR, DVR, and IP camera support
- Customizable camera layouts
- Two-way audio communication
- Pan and zoom functionality
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SecureGuard Client is Speco Technologies' solution for viewing live or recorded video directly from NVRs, DVRs and IP cameras or coming into one or more SecureGuard servers. Create your own layouts to select which cameras to view from any site. Swipe right or left to view different groups of cameras. Double tap to place one particular camera in full screen. Pinch to pan and zoom when viewing a single stream. Also supports 2-way audio with cameras or recorders equipped with a speaker.
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 rating: SecureGuard Client at 3.4 against Paxton Entry's 2.3. SecureGuard Client also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SecureGuard Client holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of SecureGuard Client's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paxton Entry's.
SecureGuard Client ships an update every 4 months, Paxton Entry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SecureGuard Client | Paxton Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (16 ratings) — better | 2.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Components Specialties, Inc | Paxton Access Ltd |
Customer experience
SecureGuard Client
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In-app purchases
SecureGuard Client
No in-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
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