Chirp Access vs E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chirp Access
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.
- 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
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Chirp is a smart access solution for individuals living in multifamily and student housing communities. Chirp enables you to open any door, gate or garage using a mobile device and makes it easy to remotely grant access to friends, guest and service providers. Chirp liberates both residents and property management from the key and fob access nightmare. Use of the app requires Chirp-compatible hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.chirpsystems.com.
E
This app controls a multi-functional E-life device. It simulates sunrise and sunset for better sleep, acts as a Bluetooth speaker, and offers customizable night light modes. Wake up gently and relax with ambient sounds.
- Sunrise alarm simulation
- Bluetooth speaker functionality
- 15 built-in sleep aid sounds
- Sunset simulation for relaxation
- Customizable night light modes
- Easy device setup and control
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Better products for better life. The app is designed for E-life device, allows you to set up and use the E-life easily. E-life Alarm Clock simulates sunrise light to wake up you gently and naturally. This four-in-one device packs cool features you need in every day, including: - Sunrise Alarm: simulates sunrise light that gradually brightens before your alarm sounds, gently waking you up. - Bluetooth Speaker: Connects the smartphone Bluetooth, it's a Bluetooth speaker. You can enjoy premium sounds through this device. - Sleep Sound Machine and Sunset Simulation: Built-in 15 sleep aid sounds, and simulated sunset light gradually dim to dark, to help you relax and fall asleep peacefully. - Night Lights: 5 light modes and a variety of light colors you can choose, to create a mood any time. No need to register an account to use this APP. This app is only for easily controlling and using the E-life device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chirp Access at 2.0 against E's 1.4. Chirp Access also leads on ratings volume (642 vs 17) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). E's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Chirp Access holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chirp Access has 642 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Chirp Access's written reviews are positive against 0% of E's.
Chirp Access ships an update every 6 weeks, E every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chirp Access | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (642 ratings) — better | 1.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 642 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chirp | 师松 梁 |
Customer experience
Chirp Access
E
Bugs and requests
Chirp Access
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chirp Access
No in-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
