Paxton Connect vs AuthGate Transact
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.
AuthGate Transact
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The AuthGate transaction manager allows you to communicate securely with AuthGate-enabled devices nearby. By holding your phone near to an AuthGate enabled item, you can: - Identify yourself - Digitally sign for goods or services - Gain access to places - Pay using your preferred payment method
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AuthGate Transact at 13.0 against Paxton Connect's 16.6. 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.
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, AuthGate Transact every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Connect | AuthGate Transact |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (795 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 795 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | AuthGate B.V. |
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
AuthGate Transact
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paxton Connect
No in-app purchases
AuthGate Transact
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Paxton Connect free?
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Do Paxton Connect or AuthGate Transact have ads?
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or AuthGate Transact?
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