Paxton Connect vs AES Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote system login
- Multi-site switching
- User creation and administration
- Live event monitoring and filtering
- Report generation
- Muster control
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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.
AES Pro
Control your automated gate and access systems remotely via SMS commands. Program dial-out numbers, manage caller ID, and set keypad codes. Adjust settings like speaker and microphone volume, and easily add or delete access codes.
- SMS gate control
- Program dial-out numbers
- Manage caller ID
- Set keypad codes
- Adjust audio settings
- Add/delete access codes
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- iGate Prime 7 - Cellcom Prime 7 Range - Snapcom Prime 7 Range - Multicom Lite - Multicom Classic - Keycell Some features available: (dependant on the product being used) - Control your automated gate function via SMS - Program Dial Out Numbers, Caller ID access & Keypad codes via SMS - Change settings via SMS e.g. Speaker Volume, Mic Volume etc - Add and Delete codes via SMS. +much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paxton Connect at 14% against AES Pro's 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Connect | AES Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (795 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | Sugar Rush Creative |
Customer experience
Paxton Connect
AES Pro
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
AES Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paxton Connect
No in-app purchases
AES Pro
No in-app purchases
