Comparison

Yale Access vs MoofMate

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 monitor smart locks and security devices remotely. Grant access to guests, receive activity alerts, and manage your home security with ease. Offers peace of mind through trusted smart security solutions.

Highlights
  • Remote lock control
  • Guest access management
  • Activity alerts
  • Smart security solutions
  • Keyless entry
  • Fingerprint scanner support
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

MoofMate

Enhance your VanMoof e-bike experience with advanced customization. Adjust speed limits, monitor components, track rides, and personalize sounds for a tailored biking adventure.

Highlights
  • Connect and unlock bike
  • Adjust speed limits
  • Ride recording
  • Component testing
  • Customizable sounds
  • Live dashboard
  • Maintenance tracking
Features
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Experience the ultimate control over your VanMoof bike with MoofMate. Take your biking experience to the next level with MoofMate's enhanced customizability. Personalize your ride by adjusting settings, uploading custom sounds, and tailoring features to your preferences. Core Features: • Easily connect and unlock your bike, see whether it’s locked, turned on, and it's battery level, along with other information. • Change your speed limit. • Boost++ increases your speed limit when pressing the boost button to make overtaking easier. • Ride Recording: Track your bike rides effortlessly. • Component Testing: Easily check and monitor bike components. • Simple Connections: Connect and switch between bikes with ease. • Live Dashboard: Access real-time data while riding. • Maintenance system: Keep track of your bike's maintenance and log it. • Custom notifications: Get notified when you left your bike without locking, maintenance notifications, battery notifications and more. Model-Specific Features: VanMoof S6 & S6 Open: • Speed limit 25 km/h. • Basic settings like assist level, lights, sounds and charge limit. VanMoof S5 & A5: • Speed limits up to 32 km/h. • Access sensor data like temperature sensors, pedal sensors and more. • Monitor heartbeats to see if your parts are working or need maintenance. • Disable bell sounds and lights completely. • Customizable halo ring experience. • Button combination to easily change settings. • Manual shifting to take full control over your e-shifter to shift whenever you want. VanMoof S3: • Speed limits up to 37 km/h (below version 1.7.6 or with speed++ on any version). • On-the-go settings adjustment via button combinations. • Customize bike sounds, replace them with your favorite sounds. • Custom gear shift moments. • Detailed component status including temperature, battery, and more. VanMoof X3: • Speed limits up to 37 km/h (below version 1.7.6) and up to 32 km/h (version 1.7.6 and above). • On-the-go settings adjustment via button combinations. • Customize bike sounds, replace them with your favorite sounds. • Custom gear shift moments. • Detailed component status including temperature, battery, and more. VanMoof S2 & X2: • Adjustable speed limits up to 37 km/h. Diagnose and test your bike: • Read all sensor data. • Check component heartbeats. • Keep track of maintenance. • Detailed list of all errors. • Enter repair mode from within MoofMate. Seamless Syncing & Secure Storage: MoofMate securely syncs and stores all your bikes' data directly on your device, keeping everything in one place Take control of your VanMoof, download MoofMate now!

Screenshots

Yale Access4 screens
MoofMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Yale Access at Free against MoofMate's $9.99. Yale Access also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (78K vs 2). MoofMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 41%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Yale Access is free to download; MoofMate costs $9.99 up front. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 78K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 57% of MoofMate'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, MoofMate weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Yale Access versus MoofMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale AccessMoofMate
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (78K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews56.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugust Home, Inc.Mark Kunst

Customer experience

Yale Access

All ratings77,550 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative48.3%

MoofMate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative39.1%

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

MoofMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale Access

No in-app purchases

None

MoofMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale Access free?
Yale Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoofMate free?
MoofMate costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yale Access or MoofMate?
Yale Access is rated higher. Yale Access averages 4.9 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while MoofMate averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Yale Access or MoofMate have ads?
Yale Access shows ads; MoofMate does not.
Which is updated more often, Yale Access or MoofMate?
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, and MoofMate weekly. Most recently, Yale Access was updated on November 12, 2026 and MoofMate on November 12, 2026.

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