Paxton Connect vs TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Paxton Connect | TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (822 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 822 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | TREND 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
Paxton Connect
No in-app purchases
TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is TREND AnyWARE™ Cloud free?
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