Yale Access vs JOYONWAY
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
JOYONWAY
Control your spa remotely from anywhere in the world using your cell phone. Manage equipment like pumps and lights, monitor energy usage, and set custom modes. The app also provides filter life reminders and remote assistance.
- Remote spa equipment control
- Energy consumption monitoring
- Filter life reminders
- Customizable usage modes
- Device sharing
- Remote technical assistance
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JOYONWAY-Spa Control is a cell phone application that can control SPA. It allows users to establish a network connection with SPA via 3G, 4G, 5G or WIFI anywhere in the world to access the SPA. Using the JOYONWAY-Spa Control app, you will achieve: [Controlling equipment] Control water pump, air pump, underwater light in SPA, set temperature, heating time and filter time. [Energy consumption statistics] Provide real-time and historical voltage, current, power, and energy consumption data. [Filter life reminder] Provides filter life reminder, which is convenient for users to replace in time. [Custom Mode] Users can add multiple usage modes according to specific demands. [Sharing the device] Provide the control authority of sharing device. [Remote Help] Provide remote help function to solve users' problems conveniently and quickly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Yale Access at 4.9 against JOYONWAY's 1.0. Yale Access also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). JOYONWAY's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 77K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of JOYONWAY's.
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, JOYONWAY every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yale Access | JOYONWAY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (77K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #203 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Sun Hydraulics (China) Co., LTD. |
Customer experience
Yale Access
JOYONWAY
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
JOYONWAY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
JOYONWAY
No in-app purchases
