Comparison

Paxton Connect vs OS360

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

OS360

Features
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OS360 is a remote control app for a range of products designed and manufactured by Optical Support. This app provides access to your OS MONO/360 using our dedicated Wi-fi bridge so you can configure every single setting directly on your phone. It also has an intuitive script writing interface and remote analog joystick control.

Screenshots

Paxton Connect4 screens
OS3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OS360 at every 3 weeks against Paxton Connect's every 3 months. 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, OS360 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paxton Connect versus OS360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton ConnectOS360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (825 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings825 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdOptical Support 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

OS360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Connect

No in-app purchases

None

OS360

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Connect free?
Paxton Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OS360 free?
OS360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Connect or OS360 have ads?
Neither Paxton Connect nor OS360 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Connect or OS360?
Paxton Connect ships an update every 3 months, and OS360 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paxton Connect was updated on October 28, 2026 and OS360 on October 25, 2026.

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