Comparison

Yale Access vs AutoCMRA

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

AutoCMRA

Streamline USPS 1583 form management for commercial mail receiving agencies. Quickly access customer data, identify compliance needs, and complete enrollments directly from your mobile device. Capture identification details and signatures seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Customer and mailbox lookup
  • Compliance status monitoring
  • Direct customer communication
  • Mobile Form 1583 enrollment
  • ID photo capture and OCR
  • Scan and file signed forms
  • Add authorized addressees
  • Desktop app pairing
Features
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AutoCMRA is the mobile companion to the AutoCMRA desktop application, which automates the USPS 1583 form process for Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies, private mailbox and shipping stores that must keep USPS Form 1583 records in order. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Look up any customer and their mailbox assignment in seconds • See what needs attention: expiring identification, unsigned 1583s, and customers who aren't yet compliant • Call, text, or email a customer straight from their record • Complete a full Form 1583 enrollment on the phone — applicant details, address, primary and secondary identification, authorized individuals, and signatures captured on the device • Photograph identification and have the details read back automatically • Scan an already-signed 1583 packet and file it against a customer • Add an authorized addressee to an existing mailbox • Pair with the desktop application by scanning a QR code, so work that starts at the counter can be finished anywhere in the store BUILT FOR THE COUNTER Enrollments that used to mean a customer standing at a desk can now happen wherever they are. Identification is captured once and filed against the right record, so nothing has to be re-keyed later. REQUIRES AN AUTOCMRA ACCOUNT This app is for existing AutoCMRA customers. Access uses store credentials issued by your account owner; there is no sign-up in the app. After the first sign-in, Face ID or Touch ID can unlock it.

Screenshots

Yale Access4 screens
AutoCMRA3 screens

Verdict

The call

Yale Access and AutoCMRA both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AutoCMRA's written reviews are positive against 41% of Yale Access's. AutoCMRA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Yale Access's advantage is ratings volume (76K vs 3). 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 AutoCMRA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 76K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 100% of AutoCMRA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, AutoCMRA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Yale Access versus AutoCMRA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYale AccessAutoCMRA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (76K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.6.115.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugust Home, Inc.Auto CMRA

Customer experience

Yale Access

All ratings76,358 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews479 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative48.2%

AutoCMRA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

AutoCMRA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yale Access

No in-app purchases

None

AutoCMRA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yale Access free?
Yale Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoCMRA free?
AutoCMRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yale Access or AutoCMRA?
AutoCMRA is rated higher. Yale Access averages 4.9 out of 5 from 76K ratings, while AutoCMRA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Yale Access or AutoCMRA have ads?
Yale Access shows ads; AutoCMRA does not.
Which is updated more often, Yale Access or AutoCMRA?
Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, and AutoCMRA every 2 days. Most recently, Yale Access was updated on October 22, 2026 and AutoCMRA on October 14, 2026.

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