Datawatch Mobile Access vs XForms Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Datawatch Mobile Access
Control access to physical locations using your smartphone via Bluetooth or NFC. Integrate mobile credentials with Apple Wallet for seamless entry on iPhones and Apple Watches. Offers enhanced security and a user-friendly experience.
- Bluetooth and NFC access
- Apple Wallet integration
- User-friendly interface
- Enhanced security
- Replaces physical cards
- Streamlined access management
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Datawatch Systems Mobile Access is your go-to solution for access control utilizing Bluetooth or NFC functionality, now with the option to add a mobile credential to Apple Wallet for iPhone and Apple Watch. Datawatch Mobile Access is built with the latest mobile technology, ensuring a smooth and secure experience. Key Features: Secure Access: Gain entry with ease using Bluetooth or NFC technology Apple Wallet Integration: Add your mobile pass to Apple Wallet for quick and convenient access from your iPhone or Apple Watch. User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a streamlined and intuitive interface that facilitates quick and easy navigation. Enhanced Security: Rely on advanced encryption and authentication methods that ensure the protection of your credentials. Convenience: Replace traditional access cards with your mobile device, reducing the need for physical cards and keys. Efficiency: Streamline access management with real-time updates and remote credential management. Elevate your access control experience with the Datawatch Systems Mobile Access app.
XForms Mobile
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XForms is a cloud-based mobile forms platform that enables you and your organization to easily build and manage custom data collection forms for capturing information from the field, both in online and offline modes. Unique Features: - runs in both online and OFFLINE modes (no need for an internet connection to use it while in offline mode) - Fully controllable Excel-like table grids that work on smartphones - Table grids can handle many kinds of controls in a table column, including checkboxes, listboxes, and signature fields - Embed multiple photos onto a single form - Draw on top of pictures with your finger to point out things - Geolocation aware (on form open and on form close) - Works on any device type and form factor - Automatically displays 2 columns of fields when you orient an iPad to landscape mode - Collapsible sections that can be defaulted to collapsed or open on first load - Subforms can be triggered by checking a checkbox
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: XForms Mobile at 3 against Datawatch Mobile Access's 1. XForms Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
Datawatch Mobile Access ships an update every 3 months, XForms Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Datawatch Mobile Access | XForms Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (129 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datawatch Systems Inc | XForms LLC |
In-app purchases
Datawatch Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
XForms Mobile
No in-app purchases
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