Comparison

Paxton Connect vs YelCloud

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

YelCloud

Features
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YelCloud is an IoT platform for Yeltech devices. This app offers 24/7 access to your data from remote sensors. Login credentials are provided by Yeltech at the point of physical sensor purchase. If you have any problems, please get in touch with us at info@yeltech.com.

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paxton Connect at every 3 months against YelCloud's every 31 months. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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, YelCloud every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paxton Connect versus YelCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectYelCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (795 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdYELTECH 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

YelCloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

YelCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is YelCloud free?
YelCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or YelCloud?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and YelCloud every 31 months. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on September 22, 2026 and YelCloud on September 21, 2026.

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