Comparison

Paxton Connect vs Traceology

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

Head to head
About

Paxton Connect

Manage access control for your Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 systems remotely via your smartphone or tablet. Quickly switch between sites and perform administrative tasks like user management and event monitoring. Ideal for administrators needing on-the-go system access.

Highlights
  • Remote system login
  • Multi-site switching
  • User creation and administration
  • Live event monitoring and filtering
  • Report generation
  • Muster control
Features
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Log into your Net2 or Paxton10 system from anywhere in the world using your smartphone or tablet. Switch between multiple sites quickly and easily with simple biometric identification. All key system features can be accessed from the Paxton Connect app. Administrators can view and edit features for which they have been granted prior permission. Paxton systems currently supported Net2 Pro Log into your Net2 system and access: • User creation and administration • Token enrolment • Live events and filtering • Reports (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online and offline muster control • Open door Net2 Pro v6.00 or above is required. For full system administration, the Net2 desktop software is required. Paxton10 Log into your Paxton10 system and access: • User creation and administration • Live events and filtering • Reports • Buildings and devices (read only) • Roll call report generation • Online muster control • Control device For full system administration, a desktop computer running the Chrome web browser should be used.

About

Traceology

Features
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Traceology delivers a range of digital brand protection and engagement services to consumers and brand investigation officers alike. Learn “How to tell” genuine from fake products, scan the security label to get an instant result, and learn more about the products and brand you are buying.

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens
Traceology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paxton Connect at every 3 months against Traceology's every 6 months. Traceology's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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

Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, Traceology every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Connect versus Traceology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectTraceology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (826 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings826 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdDe La Rue International LTD

Bugs and requests

Paxton Connect

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Continuous log-out issues
  • Inability to view cameras and recordings
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote login and control features
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to lock/unlock doors remotely
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • More advanced reporting and analytics

Traceology

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Traceology

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Traceology free?
Traceology is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Connect or Traceology have ads?
Neither Paxton Connect nor Traceology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or Traceology?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and Traceology every 6 months. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on November 5, 2026 and Traceology on November 3, 2026.

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