Door Pilot vs FACE URC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Door Pilot
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Control your automatic door system easily on your smartphone with the dormakaba Door Pilot app and Door Pilot Stick for mobile terminal devices. In addition, the Health Check function allows you to query the door’s status. Information from the operator is transmitted to the server via the smartphone mobile data link. dormakaba analyses the data and uses them for services and new functions. Yet another advantage for you as a user. The Health Check also helps you to comply with safety regulations since the door system facility operator is liable for any deferred repairs or maintenance. Regular maintenance can extend the door’s life cycle. Can be used for the following products: dormakaba ED 100/250 swing door operators dormakaba ES 200 sliding door operators Features Door Pilot app as a convenient option for remote door operator control Door system status query using Health Check Transmission of operator information Data analysis by dormakaba for additional services Technical data/functions Radio link with low energy consumption The app can be operated permanently without draining the smartphone battery Customer benefits A modern smartphone replaces the old mechanical program switch Simplified system operation via radio link No extra costs incurred User able to perform simple function check No need to incorporate into existing building network Increased service efficiency thanks to central storage of operator history and analysis Easily upgrade existing systems Optimized access to dormakaba service thanks to app’s direct contact function using email or phone
FACE URC
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The FACE URC smartphone application is developed for the final user of the automatic door and allows to perform the following operations. -Change the function selector settings. - Give the priority opening command. - Download the diagnostics to send to your service centre via WhatsApp or e-mail for maintenance. - Smartphone used as a badge. Compatible with iPhone 8 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FACE URC at every 6 months against Door Pilot's every 14 months. Door Pilot's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Door Pilot ships an update every 14 months, FACE URC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Door Pilot | FACE URC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | dormakaba International Holding GmbH | Face S.R.L. |
In-app purchases
Door Pilot
No in-app purchases
FACE URC
No in-app purchases








