Yale Access vs MPI Technical Assistance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote lock control
- Guest access management
- Activity alerts
- Smart security solutions
- Keyless entry
- Fingerprint scanner support
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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
MPI Technical Assistance
This utility app helps users troubleshoot common issues with specific medical packaging devices. It provides step-by-step instructions, images, and video links for quick solutions. Users can also access contact information for further technical support.
- Troubleshoot common device issues
- Step-by-step instructions
- Includes images and video links
- Access tech support contact info
- User-friendly solutions
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Used in reference to Medical Packaging's product line, look up a variety common issues and find easy solutions to get your machine back up and running, without assistance from a tech support rep! Solutions will feature step-by-step instructions, and in some cases detailed pictures or links to instructional videos. Easily find MPI tech support contact info if further assistance is needed by accessing the Contact Us page or hitting the Help button at any point along the way. **Disclaimer: This app does not fully encompass all products, or possible issues and solutions. The issues and solutions offered in this app are meant to be user-friendly and generally simple. To discuss all possible scenarios, continued troubleshooting, or to schedule a service, please reach out to MPI tech support using the info provided on the Help and Contact Us screens!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MPI Technical Assistance at none against Yale Access's shown. MPI Technical Assistance also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0.0 vs 17.6.1). Yale Access's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Yale Access against 5.0 for MPI Technical Assistance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 78K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, MPI Technical Assistance every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yale Access | MPI Technical Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (78K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 15.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Medical Packaging Inc., LLC |
Customer experience
Yale Access
MPI Technical Assistance
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
MPI Technical Assistance
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
MPI Technical Assistance
No in-app purchases
Questions
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