Comparison

Yale View vs Inigma Access

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

Head to head
About

Yale View

View live and recorded video from compatible DVR systems on your smartphone or tablet. Monitor up to four cameras simultaneously, receive activity alerts, and capture photos or video clips directly within the app. Remote access is available via Wi-Fi or cellular data.

Highlights
  • Multi-channel viewing (up to 4 cameras)
  • Live video streaming
  • Playback recorded footage
  • Activity detection notifications
  • Capture photos and video clips
  • Supports specific Yale CCTV systems
Features
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Features: · Multi-Channel Viewing with up to 4 cameras on your screen simultaneously · Live Video streaming from your DVR directly to your Smartphone or Tablet device anytime, anywhere when connected to Wifi, 3G or 4G. · Playback recordings from your DVR · Receive notifications when your DVR detects activity · Take photos and video clips in the app from live and recorded video · Supports SV-4C Wired Kit, SV-4C WiFi Kit and SV-8C Kit CCTV Systems, SV-DB Outdoor WiFi Cameras, and SV-DAFX-W/SV-DAFX-W_EU All-in-one Cameras Please Note: • Other manufactures DVR’s ARE NOT supported by the App. • This app uses a data stream that will connect to your DVR via Wifi or 3G/4G. When using 3G/4G connection you mobile phone service provider will likely consider the video footage from your DVR as “downloads” and will contribute to any download usage and limits your mobile phone data plan you have. If you exceed your plan limits you may incur further additional charges. Please consult your service provider regarding the use of video streaming and the impact this may have on your data allowances. Yale will not be responsible for any charges you may incur for usage of this App.

About

Inigma Access

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Inigma is the digital security division of security specialist Squire, dedicated to creating electronic locking solutions with the highest integrity, security and toughness. Inigma Access allows you to create a personal network of locking and other security products, secured and managed through a single app. Download the mobile app, and then add each of your Inigma Access capable devices, such as Squire's range of padlocks and other specialist locking devices. Use the app to monitor and manage your locking devices. You can review all lock activity, share and un-share locks with friends or colleagues and configure the settings for your devices, all through the same app. The app also acts as your key, allowing you to unlock your devices. No more forgotten combinations, lost keys, defaced or damaged keyways. All of this is achieved using the highest levels of encryption, ensuring that only you and those with whom you've shared your devices, have access. Features: - Activate new locks to add them to your account - Manage your locks - Check locking activity - see successful and unsuccessful unlocking attempts - Receive lock status and notifications - including battery low warnings - Share your locks with friends, family or colleagues - Control access with a flexible scheduling system - Remove access to locks whenever you want - you’re always in control - Maintain your locks - apply firmware updates and change settings - Your smartphone is your key - no more physical keys to lose or combinations to forget

Screenshots

Yale View4 screens
Inigma Access2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inigma Access at every 6 weeks against Yale View's every 4 months. Yale View's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yale View ships an update every 4 months, Inigma Access every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Yale View versus Inigma Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale ViewInigma Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssa Abloy LtdHenry Squire & Sons

Bugs and requests

Yale View

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when viewing saved videos
  • Loading stuck at 99% with playback errors
  • Freezing during live stream or playback
  • Motion detection triggering on day/night transitions
  • Timeline out of sync with actual recording time
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  • WiFi connection failures during setup
  • QR code recognition issues
  • Sound response timeout during pairing
  • Notifications not working or inconsistent
  • App logs out users when another device logs in
  • Recording in SD quality despite HD setting
  • Push notifications failing on some devices
  • Help tips appearing on every app launch
  • Unable to clear notifications within app
  • Incompatibility with iOS 18
  • Export functionality failing
  • Touch ID not working on some devices
  • Memory corruption alerts at specific times
  • Cannot format SD card via app
  • Video playback not syncing with notifications

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multiple simultaneous user logins
  • Flexible video playback scrubbing (not just hourly)
  • Dark mode for the app
  • Integrated single app for all Yale products
  • Faster video loading and playback
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  • Time-lapse or variable playback speed
  • Cloud backup option
  • Better notification management
  • iPad-optimized version
  • Manual night mode control
  • Easier video deletion and management
  • Ad-hoc monitoring without scheduling
  • Better integration with smart home systems
  • Improved detection region setup with better instructions
  • Dropbox or cloud storage integration

Inigma Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale View

No in-app purchases

None

Inigma Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale View free?
Yale View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Inigma Access free?
Inigma Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yale View or Inigma Access have ads?
Neither Yale View nor Inigma Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yale View or Inigma Access?
Yale View ships an update every 4 months, and Inigma Access every 6 weeks. Most recently, Yale View was updated on August 30, 2026 and Inigma Access on August 9, 2026.

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