Comparison

iSPHINX vs Provision

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iSPHINX

Features
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iSPHINX App is a cloud access control client APP based on SPHINX server, which is designed to facilitate the management of company access personnel. Has the following characteristics: 1. Inquire about the access control card event and the opening device event anytime and anywhere. 2. Manage the access rights of the access control system personnel anytime and anywhere. 3. The remote support opens the door. 4. The statistics of regional personnel are clear at a glance. 5, open the door quickly, one button to open the common door points. 6, arming and disarming anytime, anywhere.

About

Provision

Manage building access and monitor security events remotely. Control doors, assign user permissions, and view real-time security logs from your mobile device. Future updates will include user management with various identification methods.

Highlights
  • Remote door control (open/lock)
  • Real-time door status monitoring
  • Live security event viewing
  • Detailed access logs with search/filter
  • Future user and identification management
Features
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SHOB - Building Access Control and Monitoring Take full control of your building's access management system and monitor security events in real time with the SHOB app. Seamlessly connecting to your existing SHOB server software, this app allows you to manage doors, assign user permissions, and view security events—all from your mobile device. Key Features: Remote Door Management: Open and Lock Doors: Control doors with a single tap. Real-Time Status: View the current status of each door (open/closed/locked). Security Event Monitoring: Real-Time Event Viewing: Monitor security events as they happen, including unauthorized access attempts. Detailed Access Logs: Access comprehensive logs with search and filter options for easy tracking and analysis. Screens: Remote Door Management Screen: View communication with the doors and control opening and locking remotely. Event Monitoring Screen: View security events in real time and review past events. Future Updates: Add New Users: The next version will allow adding users with various identification methods, including card, code, fingerprint, and facial recognition. Manage Identification Methods: Easily manage user identification methods (cards, codes, fingerprints, and faces) for each user. Multi-Language Support: Future versions will support multiple languages. Currently, the app is available in English only. How to Get Started: Connect to SHOB Server: Log in with your credentials and connect the app to your SHOB server software. Manage Doors and Users: Remotely control doors and assign access permissions to users with ease. Monitor Events: Track security events in real time and take appropriate actions when necessary. Why Choose SHOB? The SHOB app provides you with complete control and real-time monitoring of your building's access systems, allowing you to maintain a safe and secure environment from anywhere at any time.

Screenshots

iSPHINX4 screens
Provision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Provision at every 2 weeks against iSPHINX's every 14 months. iSPHINX's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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

iSPHINX ships an update every 14 months, Provision every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iSPHINX versus Provision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSPHINXProvision
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHENZHEN KEYKING TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.PROVISION-ISR LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

iSPHINX

No in-app purchases

None

Provision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSPHINX free?
iSPHINX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Provision free?
Provision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iSPHINX or Provision have ads?
Neither iSPHINX nor Provision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSPHINX or Provision?
iSPHINX ships an update every 14 months, and Provision every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSPHINX was updated on September 17, 2026 and Provision on September 19, 2026.

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