Comparison

Yale Access vs OilTrax

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
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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

OilTrax

Easily track oil changes and maintenance for all your engines, from cars to lawnmowers. Get timely reminders before your next service is due, and log details like oil type and filter information. Your data is stored locally for privacy and can be exported anytime.

Highlights
  • Track oil changes for unlimited vehicles
  • Log oil type, filter, and notes
  • Reminders based on date or mileage
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Export data as CSV or JSON
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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OilTrax is the simplest way to keep every engine you own on schedule — cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawn mowers, tractors, generators, and any other small engine. Log each oil change in seconds and let OilTrax remind you before the next one is due, so you never guess "when did I last change the oil?" again. TRACK WHAT MATTERS • Date and mileage (or engine hours) • Oil type/viscosity, brand, and amount in quarts • Oil filter brand and model/part number • Separate purchase links for the oil and the filter — reorder in one tap • Notes for anything else you want to remember STAY ON SCHEDULE • Track by date (annual/semi-annual) or by mileage — whatever fits each vehicle or engine • Get a local reminder before each one is due, and choose how many days ahead • Clear status badges: Overdue, Due soon, or Scheduled BUILT TO BE SIMPLE • Add unlimited vehicles and equipment • Full oil-change history for each one • Light and dark mode • Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Everything is stored on your device — no account, no sign-in, no tracking • Export all your records anytime as CSV or JSON OilTrax is a one-time, no-nonsense maintenance log. No subscriptions, no ads, no data collection.

Screenshots

Yale Access4 screens
OilTrax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OilTrax at none against Yale Access's shown. OilTrax also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Yale Access's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 1). 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Yale Access against 5.0 for OilTrax. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 76K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Yale Access versus OilTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale AccessOilTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (76K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings76K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugust Home, Inc.Joseph Harris Abel

Customer experience

Yale Access

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

OilTrax

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

OilTrax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale Access

No in-app purchases

None

OilTrax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale Access free?
Yale Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OilTrax free?
OilTrax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yale Access or OilTrax?
OilTrax is rated higher. Yale Access averages 4.9 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while OilTrax averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Yale Access or OilTrax have ads?
Yale Access shows ads; OilTrax does not.

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