Comparison

Yale Access vs Stoplight Golight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Smart lock control
  • Home security management
  • Access for family and guests
  • Activity alerts
  • Peace of mind
  • Compatible with Yale and August locks
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Stoplight Golight

This companion app offers remote control and customizable settings for a kids' timer device. Manage screen time, homework, or classroom activities with ease, setting precise end times and adjusting notifications for clear time signals.

Highlights
  • Remote Bluetooth control
  • Customizable end times
  • Adjustable notification colors
  • Manage daily routines
  • Flexible for home, school, and sports
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Get even more out of your Stoplight Golight kids timer with the official Stoplight Golight App, designed to bring ease and flexibility to your child’s time management routine. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or coach, this companion app enables remote control of the Stoplight Golight device via Bluetooth, allowing for hands-free operation from anywhere in the room. With the app, you can customize how the timer works to suit your specific needs. Set a precise end time (e.g, 3:45pm) without the hassle of manually calculating countdowns. You can even change the timer’s end notification to switch from red to green, clearly signaling when it’s time to “go.” Perfect for managing screen time, homework, or classroom activities, the Stoplight Golight App offers expanded features that make time tracking easier and more efficient. Parents can use the app to manage daily tasks like reading, playtime, and more, all from the convenience of their phone. Teachers love using it for classroom routines, while coaches find it ideal for timing drills and rest periods. Features: Remote control: Connect via Bluetooth to start and stop the timer from anywhere. Customizable settings: Change the end notification color or set a specific end time with ease. Flexible use: Ideal for classrooms, homes, and sports environments. Perfect for routines: Helps manage activities like screen time, homework, and practice sessions. Take control of time management with the Stoplight Golight App, and make daily routines smoother, more engaging, and productive for your children. *The Stoplight Golight App is a companion app. Users must pair the app with a Stoplight Golight timer to use.

Screenshots

Yale Access4 screens
Stoplight Golight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yale Access at 4.9 against Stoplight Golight's 3.6. Yale Access also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (75K vs 9). Stoplight Golight's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 75K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 83% of Stoplight Golight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, Stoplight Golight every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Yale Access versus Stoplight Golight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale AccessStoplight Golight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (75K ratings) — better3.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75K — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 21 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#207 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.6.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugust Home, Inc.Charlotte Wenham

Customer experience

Yale Access

All ratings74,600 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative48.3%

Stoplight Golight

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

Stoplight Golight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale Access

No in-app purchases

None

Stoplight Golight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale Access free?
Yale Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stoplight Golight free?
Stoplight Golight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yale Access or Stoplight Golight?
Yale Access is rated higher. Yale Access averages 4.9 out of 5 from 75K ratings, while Stoplight Golight averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Yale Access or Stoplight Golight have ads?
Yale Access shows ads; Stoplight Golight does not.
Which is updated more often, Yale Access or Stoplight Golight?
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, and Stoplight Golight every 21 months. Most recently, Yale Access was updated on October 19, 2026 and Stoplight Golight on October 11, 2026.

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