Aspect Viewer vs Paxton Entry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aspect Viewer
This app allows users to view live and recorded footage from Aspect CCTV systems remotely. It supports HD video streaming, two-way audio communication, and push notifications for alarms and motion detection. Users can also record video and save pictures directly to their smartphones.
- Live CCTV footage viewing
- Playback recorded footage
- Search recorded alarms
- Push notifications for alarms
- Record video and save pictures
- Two-way audio communication
- Cloud P2P connection
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Aspect Viewer has been designed to display live and playback footage from Aspect CCTV systems. Through the utilisation of a variety of connection methods, it is easy for users to make contact with any Aspect Viewer compatible system. A simple tap of the finger will allow users to check in on their system. Also featuring live streamed HD video and 2-way audio, Aspect Viewer allows users to stay in touch with their premises irrespective of their location. Functions of the app include: • Observance of live Aspect CCTV footage • View playback footage • Search recorded alarms by alarm type • Receive and manage push notifications from alarm inputs, motion detection to Aspect Intelligent video analytics • Record video and save pictures from Aspect Viewer to a user's smartphone • Supports cloud P2P connection, allowing users to view footage almost instantly across the globe • Account creation for fast access to Aspect CCTV systems • Audio listening and audio broadcasting feature allows users to remotely communicate with their Aspect CCTV system
Paxton Entry
This application allows you to answer your door and grant entry remotely from your smartphone or tablet. See and speak with visitors face-to-face before deciding to unlock the door, all from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Answer calls from anywhere
- See visitors before opening
- Two-way video and audio communication
- Remote door unlocking
- Pair device with site administrator
- Receive calls on multiple devices simultaneously
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Paxton is a market leader in Access Control and building security solutions. The Paxton Entry app allows you to answer your door from your mobile phone or tablet from anywhere in the world! Greet your visitor from your mobile device and open the door via the app or ask them to pop back later. To use the app, you will be invited to pair your device by your site administrator. Once setup you'll be able to both receive calls from your visitors and grant them entry. Calls made from your Entry panel(s) will connect to your mobile device, as well as to any Entry monitors installed within your building. The system allows for up to 6 mobile devices to be called at the same time, allowing multiple users to receive the same call. Here are some the benefits of Paxton Entry: Answer calls from anywhere in the world (Internet connection required) See who's calling before you answer Have a face to face conversation with both video and audio Remote door unlocking from where you are Simple to use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Aspect Viewer at 5.0 against Paxton Entry's 2.3. Aspect Viewer also leads on review sentiment (8% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). Paxton Entry's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Aspect Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Entry has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Aspect Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paxton Entry's.
Aspect Viewer ships an update every 8 months, Paxton Entry every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aspect Viewer | Paxton Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Videcon | Paxton Access Ltd |
Customer experience
Aspect Viewer
Paxton Entry
In-app purchases
Aspect Viewer
No in-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
