Comparison

Paxton Connect vs SimplicityGo Pro

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

SimplicityGo Pro

This mobile app extends your business phone service to your iOS devices. Make calls, send messages, and manage your presence on the go, replicating your desktop experience. Requires an active Simplicity VoIP account.

Highlights
  • Business line caller ID
  • Free calling between users
  • SMS/MMS support
  • User presence indicators
  • Replicates desktop phone experience
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Introducing the SimplicityGo Pro Mobile application. Keep your business connected on the go and never miss a call or update with your IOS devices. This application replicates your business line of service with Simplicity VoIP allowing you to take your desktop phone experience with you wherever your business takes you. Our application supports the existing Simplicity features in addition to: • Free Calling Between Users • SMS/MMS Support • User Presence • Business Line Caller ID A current account with Simplicity VoIP services is required to use this application. To inquire about services with Simpicity, please visit our website.

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens
SimplicityGo Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SimplicityGo Pro at 5.0 against Paxton Connect's 4.5. Paxton Connect's advantage is ratings volume (822 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimplicityGo Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Connect has 822 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, SimplicityGo Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Connect versus SimplicityGo Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectSimplicityGo Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (822 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings822 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB117 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdComtel Managed Solutions LLC

Customer experience

Paxton Connect

All ratings795 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral31.8%
Negative54.5%

SimplicityGo Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SimplicityGo Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

SimplicityGo Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplicityGo Pro free?
SimplicityGo Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Paxton Connect or SimplicityGo Pro?
SimplicityGo Pro is rated higher. Paxton Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while SimplicityGo Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Paxton Connect or SimplicityGo Pro have ads?
Neither Paxton Connect nor SimplicityGo Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or SimplicityGo Pro?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and SimplicityGo Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on October 26, 2026 and SimplicityGo Pro on October 24, 2026.

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