AirAllow vs Schlage Mobile Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirAllow
Manage building or office access remotely using mobile keypad PINs and secure credentials. Control user permissions, add/delete users, and customize access levels without needing Wi-Fi.
- Mobile keypad PIN access
- Secure credential management
- Remote access control
- User permission management
- Add/delete users
- Customizable access levels
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AirAllow offers a user-friendly Mobile Access Control system compatible with standard electric locks without the need for Wi-Fi. With the AirAllow App, you can easily use mobile keypad PINs, secure credentials, and manage access from any location. Our Remote Pro cloud system gives you the ultimate hassle-free access control experience. With AirAllow, you can easily control access to your building or office from anywhere in the world. Our advanced technology allows you to set permissions, add and delete users, and even customize access levels for each user.
Schlage Mobile Access
This app allows multifamily, commercial, and institutional property residents and end-users to use their mobile devices as digital keys. Property managers can assign access credentials to specific doors, enabling secure and convenient entry without physical badges. It is designed for use with compatible Schlage commercial electronic hardware.
- Use mobile device as a digital key
- Securely unlock doors remotely
- Assign and manage access credentials
- Compatible with Schlage commercial locks
- Real-time access updates
- Asymmetric credential encryption
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The Schlage Mobile Access app is developed for multifamily, commercial and institutional properties only. Commercial electronic hardware that connects to this app includes Schlage mobile enabled Control, Schlage MTB Readers, and Schlage NDEB and LEB wireless locks. Please note, residential homeowners who wish to manage Schlage Encode™ or Schlage Sense™ smart locks should use the Schlage Home app. For multifamily residents and end users: The new Schlage® Mobile Access credentials enable residents and end users to utilize a mobile device instead of a physical badge to securely unlock an opening. Available for iPhones using iOS 13 and above, the Schlage Mobile Access app is convenient and easy to use. Your property manager or site administrator will set up your mobile credential to work with specific doors. Once the app has been downloaded to your phone and opened, you will see a list of doors within range. Simply select a specific door; if access is granted an unlock signal will be sent from the phone to the mobile enabled lock or reader. For added peace of mind, the app features best-in-class asymmetric credential encryption that has been validated by trusted industry experts. For property managers and site administrators: Schlage Mobile Access credentials are designed for properties and facilities that manage access control using ENGAGE™ web & mobile apps. They are compatible with the following: -Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart lock -Schlage MTB mobile enabled multi-technology readers and CTE single door controller -Schlage NDEB mobile enabled wireless cylindrical lock -Schlage LEB mobile enabled wireless mortise lock The ENGAGE™ web app is used to enroll users and assign mobile credential access to openings. Schlage Mobile Access credentials can be added/deleted immediately by syncing the ENGAGE™ mobile app with the device at the opening, or they can be added/deleted automatically overnight to Wi-Fi connected devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schlage Mobile Access at 43% against AirAllow's 0%. Schlage Mobile Access also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 7). AirAllow's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Schlage Mobile Access holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schlage Mobile Access has 3.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of AirAllow's written reviews are positive against 43% of Schlage Mobile Access's.
AirAllow ships an update every 2 months, Schlage Mobile Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirAllow | Schlage Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 3.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Casey | Schlage Lock Company |
Customer experience
AirAllow
Schlage Mobile Access
Bugs and requests
AirAllow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Schlage Mobile Access
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes
- Fails to recognize device
- Inconsistent performance
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Wallet support
- Ability to lock doors from the app
- Favorites/frequently used doors feature
- Apple Watch app
In-app purchases
AirAllow
No in-app purchases
Schlage Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
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