# Chirp Access vs CLT+

The clearest difference is rating: CLT+ at 2.4 against Chirp Access's 2.0. Chirp Access's advantage is ratings volume (642 vs 57). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CLT+ holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chirp Access has 642 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 10% of Chirp Access's written reviews are positive against 7% of CLT+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chirp Access ships an update every 6 weeks, CLT+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chirp Access | CLT+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (642 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-access/id1450159493/reviews) | **[2.4 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clt-plus/id1476253828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **642** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **9.6% of reviews** | 7.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 45 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chirp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450159492) | [City of Charlotte](https://appshunter.io/developer/366647746) |

## What reviewers say

### Chirp Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-access/id1450159493)

This app allows residents of multifamily and student housing to open doors, gates, and garages using their mobile device. It also enables remote access granting for guests and service providers, eliminating the need for physical keys and fobs.

**Highlights:** Open doors, gates, and garages with mobile device, Remotely grant access to guests, Grant access to service providers, Eliminates key and fob requirements, Smart access for multifamily housing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient keyless access
- 🔒 Secure community entry
- 👍 Useful for letting in guests/deliveries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Significant battery drain
- 👎 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 👎 Inconsistent performance across doors/gates
- 👎 Lack of backup physical keys/fobs

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Spaceship mode rarely works as intended
- Favorites list doesn't always load properly
- Inconsistent Bluetooth detection and connectivity

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app support
- CarPlay integration for gate access
- Siri/voice control for door/gate opening
- Ability to add front door to favorites
- Improved UI/UX, especially for frequently used actions


### CLT+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clt-plus/id1476253828)

This app allows residents of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to submit service requests and access city information. Report issues like trash pickup, code violations, or stray animals directly to city departments. It serves as a convenient portal for everyday municipal needs.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Report code violations, Report stray animals, Access city information, Connect with 311 services, View supported city departments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chirp Access free?

Chirp Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CLT+ free?

CLT+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chirp Access or CLT+?

CLT+ is rated higher. Chirp Access averages 2.0 out of 5 from 642 ratings, while CLT+ averages 2.4 from 57 ratings.

### Do Chirp Access or CLT+ have ads?

Neither Chirp Access nor CLT+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chirp Access or CLT+?

Chirp Access ships an update every 6 weeks, and CLT+ every 2 months. Most recently, Chirp Access was updated on October 18, 2026 and CLT+ on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*