vCheckin vs Yale Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
vCheckin
This application streamlines event registration and attendee management. It offers self-service onsite check-in, session tracking, and evaluation capabilities. The tool integrates with existing registration systems and allows for on-demand badge printing.
- Self-service onsite registration
- Session tracking and evaluation
- Integration with pre-event systems
- On-demand badge printing
- QR code and ticket scanning
- Cloud-based redundancy
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vCheckin is a self-service, cloud-based, onsite registration application that includes session tracking and session evaluations. vCheckin can integrate with any pre-event registration system, and is ideally suited for self-service deployments due to its ease of use and built-in redundancy. Now, you can use your iOS device to scan any Registration provider's QR Code or Validar Event Ticket to quickly print a credential on demand. You can also use these devices to track session attendance and propagate an EventHub™ Session evaluation. Your attendees' first impression is very important. vCheckin allows you to deliver a best-in-class attendee experience! Contact your Validar Account Manager at sales@validar.com if on-demand badge printing is desired.
Yale Access
Control and monitor smart locks and security devices remotely. Grant access to guests, receive activity alerts, and manage your home security with ease. Offers peace of mind through trusted smart security solutions.
- Remote lock control
- Guest access management
- Activity alerts
- Smart security solutions
- Keyless entry
- Fingerprint scanner support
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Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is for products available in the U.S. and Canada only. Compatible products include: Yale Assure Locks - Yale Assure Lock with Wi-Fi (YRD2x6-WF1 , YRD2x6-CBA , YRD6x6-WF1 and YRD6x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi (YRL2x6-WF1 and YRL2x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lock 2 - All Models (YRD4x0) - Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Safe Yale Smart Delivery Box August Smart Locks August Smart Keypads Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: vCheckin at none against Yale Access's shown. vCheckin also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12 vs 17.6.1). Yale Access's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (78K vs 2). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for vCheckin against 4.9 for Yale Access. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 78K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
vCheckin ships an update every 5 months, Yale Access fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | vCheckin | Yale Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.9 (78K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 78K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 17.6.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 308 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Validar Incorporated | August Home, Inc. |
Customer experience
vCheckin
Yale Access
Bugs and requests
vCheckin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Yale Access
Reported bugs
5 issues- App shows incorrect lock status
- Issues with adding/deleting users
- Connectivity problems between lock and app
- Firmware updates causing functionality issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add battery level indicator
- Allow users to remove themselves as guests
- Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
- Provide better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhance app UI and UX
In-app purchases
vCheckin
No in-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
