Comparison

Paxton Connect vs TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud

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

TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud

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Save test results from your new TREND Networks VDV II or PoE Pro tester to the simple-to-use TREND AnyWARE Cloud. You can easily access or share your test data across your fleet and produce professional test reports that provide your customers with the confidence of a job well done. This App is compatible with: - VDV II Series (R158005, R158007 and R158008) - PoE Pro (R158006) Test results are stored in real-time on the free AnyWARE mobile app with the push of a button and are seamlessly uploaded to AnyWARE Cloud where professional PDF reports are generated. You can even attach a photo of your installation to include it in your PDF report. Requires a smartphone with Bluetooth v5.0 or later.

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paxton Connect at every 3 months against TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud's every 8 months. TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 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, TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Connect versus TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectTREND AnyWARE™ Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (822 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings822 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdTREND NETWORKS Limited

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

TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud free?
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Connect or TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud have ads?
Neither Paxton Connect nor TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud every 8 months. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud on October 27, 2026.

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