Yale Access vs beflo
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
beflo
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Welcome to the beflo App - Your Tenon's BFF! - User profiles for personalized settings - Easily switch between users - Custom desk height range - Ambient light control - Widget & Siri shortcuts - Push notifications for updates Upgrade your desk experience today! Privacy policy: https://prod.gobeflo.com/customer/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://prod.gobeflo.com/customer/user-term/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yale Access at none against beflo's 1. Yale Access also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). beflo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 17.6.1). On price 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. beflo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $88.99 per year. Yale Access asks for nothing beyond the download.
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, beflo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yale Access | beflo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (75K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 75K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 14.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 305 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Nonet Inc. |
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
beflo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
beflo
- beflo Yearly Membership1 Month trial$88.991 Year
