Access Control vs Allur by Steffi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Access Control
Monitor your home's entrance remotely. Receive video calls from your doorbell, see visitors, and converse with them. Unlock your door and even peek outside at any time, all from your smartphone.
- Receive video calls from external unit
- See and converse with visitors
- Unlock electronic door locks remotely
- Peek outside functionality
- Easy QR-code setup
- Share with family members
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This app allows you to receive calls from your Niko access control external video unit, to see who is ringing the doorbell and to have a conversation with your visitor wherever you are. With the peek outside functionality you can see the visitor before unlocking the door. What do you need? Please make sure your access control system and smartphone are both connected to the internet. With this app you can immediately receive calls after completing the installation process. Niko Access Control is available in several European languages. Features: ā¢ Easy setup by scanning the QR-code on the external video unit ā¢ Receive video calls from your external video unit, wherever you are ā¢ Unlock your electronic doorlock by using the app, wherever you are ā¢ Peek outside at any time ā¢ Share the app with family members ā¢ Personalize the name of your external/internal video unit ā¢ Select ring tones and adjust volume By downloading the app for Niko Access Control, you accept the terms and conditions that you can find on https://www.niko.eu/enus/legal/privacy.
Allur by Steffi
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Maak in een paar stappen een afspraak bij Allur by Steffi, wanneer het jou past. ā¢ Kies je behandeling en een vrij moment ā¢ Ontvang meteen een bevestiging per e-mail ā¢ Bekijk je afspraken en verplaats of annuleer ze als het nodig is Afhankelijk van wat Allur by Steffi aanbiedt, vind je in de app ook last minutes, workshops, beurtenkaarten en cadeaubonnen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Access Control at every 9 months against Allur by Steffi's every 40 months. Access Control also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Access Control ships an update every 9 months, Allur by Steffi every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access Control | Allur by Steffi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 21.2% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months ā better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Niko n.v. | Optios |
In-app purchases
Access Control
No in-app purchases
Allur by Steffi
No in-app purchases
Questions
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