Yale Access vs Verkada Pass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yale Access
Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.
- Smart lock control
- Home security management
- Access for family and guests
- Activity alerts
- Peace of mind
- Compatible with Yale and August locks
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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
Verkada Pass
This app acts as a digital keycard for seamless door access and a mobile intercom receiver. It allows users to unlock doors via Bluetooth and receive intercom calls remotely, providing enhanced security and flexibility.
- Digital keycard for door access
- Bluetooth unlocking
- Remote door unlocking
- Mobile intercom receiver
- Receive intercom calls on the go
- View context cameras during calls
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Meet Verkada Pass—your digital keycard and mobile intercom receiver. With Verkada Pass, you can easily access doors across your organizations and take calls from anywhere. Using the Verkada Pass Bluetooth credential, users can seamlessly unlock doors and access buildings. Users with remote unlock access can also instantly unlock doors remotely and view the doors they have access to. Organizations with Verkada Intercom can route intercom calls to Verkada Pass users. Receivers can take full frame, crystal clear calls on the go and view additional context cameras to see a complete picture of incoming calls. Together with Bluetooth unlock capabilities, the Verkada Pass app provides modern credentials, enhanced call receiving flexibility and seamless security in a simple mobile application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yale Access at 4.9 against Verkada Pass's 2.7. Yale Access also leads on ratings volume (76K vs 77). Verkada Pass's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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.
Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 76K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 37% of Verkada Pass's.
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, Verkada Pass every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Yale Access | Verkada Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (76K ratings) — better | 2.7 (77 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better | 36.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 76K — better | 77 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Verkada Inc. |
Customer experience
Yale Access
Verkada Pass
Bugs and 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
Verkada Pass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
Verkada Pass
No in-app purchases
