# My Hotel Key vs Empire CommandIQ

The clearest difference is rating: Empire CommandIQ at 5.0 against My Hotel Key's 1.6. My Hotel Key's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Empire CommandIQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Hotel Key has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Hotel Key ships an update every 3 months, Empire CommandIQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Hotel Key | Empire CommandIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hotel-key/id1440570770/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-commandiq/id6747962826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 36 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Agilysys NV, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/712501910) | [Empire Access](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681807756) |

## What reviewers say

### My Hotel Key

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-hotel-key/id1440570770)

Unlock your hotel room door directly from your smartphone. This app eliminates the need for physical keys by providing secure digital access after online ID verification. Enjoy a seamless and convenient check-in experience.

**Highlights:** Unlock hotel room doors with smartphone, Digital key sent to the app, Eliminates lost or stolen physical keys, Secure online ID verification, 24/7 easy access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Saved check-in time (rarely)
- 👍 Worked for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work (frequently)
- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 Camera/ID scan issues
- 🐛 Cannot share key
- 🐛 Credit card expiration date bug

**Reported bugs**

- App does not work for room access
- App crashes when trying to use digital key
- Camera fails to focus or scan ID/license
- Credit cards with expiration dates before May are not accepted
- Cannot share digital key with others

**Requested features**

- Fix the app so it actually works
- Improve camera focus for ID scanning
- Allow key sharing
- Fix credit card expiration date bug
- Remove unnecessary license requirement


### Empire CommandIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empire-commandiq/id6747962826)

Manage your home Wi-Fi network with advanced features. Control internet access for specific devices, block unwanted content, and enhance your network's security. Customize your online experience for a safer and more personalized home environment.

**Highlights:** Parental controls, Content filtering, Device prioritization, Network security, Password management, SSID management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Hotel Key free?

My Hotel Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Empire CommandIQ free?

Empire CommandIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, My Hotel Key or Empire CommandIQ?

Empire CommandIQ is rated higher. My Hotel Key averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Empire CommandIQ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do My Hotel Key or Empire CommandIQ have ads?

Neither My Hotel Key nor Empire CommandIQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Hotel Key or Empire CommandIQ?

My Hotel Key ships an update every 3 months, and Empire CommandIQ every 2 months. Most recently, My Hotel Key was updated on October 24, 2026 and Empire CommandIQ on October 10, 2026.

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