Comparison

SL Access vs Configure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SL Access

This app simplifies access control management for SECO-LARM Bluetooth® devices. It offers intuitive, app-based setup and control for both users and administrators, eliminating the need for remembering codes and providing secure, local data storage.

Highlights
  • App-based setup and management
  • Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Local data security with AES 128 encryption
  • Supports up to 1,000 users
  • Multiple user access types (permanent, scheduled, temporary)
  • Audit trail monitoring and export
  • Customizable output modes and door hold open settings
Features
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SECO-LARM is rethinking access control by providing keypads and readers with streamlined, fully app-based setup and management using integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology. There are no codes to remember, and its intuitive, visual app design makes initial setup and on-going management simple and fast. The SL Access™ app provides convenience and security for both user and administrator. Since all data is secured on the device you also avoid the risks inherent with an internet connection.Note that this app requires an ENFORCER Bluetooth® Access Control device. See www.seco-larm.com for currently available Bluetooth® Access Controllers. SL Access for the user:• Easy access via keypad, proximity card, or the SL Access app• Touch the "Unlock" button in the app, or • Select "Auto" to unlock when the user gets within range (adjustable) for use when hands are fullSL Access for Installers and Administrators:• No codes to remember, intuitive app-based setup and management• All data is passcode protected and secured locally on device –AES 128 encryption –No cloud to maintain –No subscription fees• Easy backup of settings for off-device storage, restoration, and replication to other devices• Easy installation – no control panel necessary• Access / manage unlimited devices with one app• Easy monitoring via audit trail, searchable by user name/event, downloadable (.CSV) for archiving• Supports up to 1,000 users• User page displays total number of users to guard against unauthorized additions• Easy user management, multiple types of users – permanent, scheduled, temporary, number of times• Exportable User list for importing, archiving, replicating, or for off-device editing• User list can be exported for archiving, replicating, or off-device editing and re-importingSL Access Programmable Functions:• Each keypad/reader can be given an easy to remember name (e.g. Front Door, Finance Office, etc.)• User ID of up to 16 digits, including spaces, allows for full user names even in various languages. • Each user passcode can be 4~8 digits• Customizable output mode – timed relock (1~1,800 sec), remain unlocked, remain locked, toggle• Multiple ways to set door "hold open" – keypad, proximity card, or app (customizable)• Set individual output mode and time for select users to override the global setting• Individually customizable access type –Permanent, –Scheduled (set by days and time), –Temporary (from date/time to date/time), or –Number of times (up to 255 times)• Wrong-code lockout (3~8 wrong codes) and lockout time (1~5 minutes)• Tamper alarm timing (1~255 minutes) and tamper sensitivity level• Range for "Auto" unlock can be set by users• Administrator and individual users can choose from several app interface languages –English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Traditional or Simplified)

About

Configure

This utility app simplifies the process of installing and configuring readers. It allows for rapid connection to nearby devices, customization of settings, and access to essential information like serial numbers and firmware versions.

Highlights
  • Rapid reader connectivity
  • Effortless setting customization
  • Access serial numbers and firmware
  • Seamless communication protocol switching
  • Intuitive Toolkit for adjustments
Features
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Welcome to Configure™ by Wavelynx™, your ultimate solution for streamlined reader installations and configurations. With our app, you're in complete control, effortlessly connecting with readers, accessing critical information, and configuring settings with precision and ease. Experience rapid connectivity like never before - connect to nearby readers with lightning speed. Customize settings effortlessly, fine-tune configurations, and gain key insights at a glance with essential details readily available, including serial numbers and firmware versions. Seamlessly switch communication protocols to adapt to your requirements without any hassle, simplifying the access management process significantly. With Configure by Wavelynx, you'll embark on a journey of streamlined installations and configurations, freeing up your time to focus on what truly matters. Our intuitive Toolkit, allowing you to adjust communication protocols and toggle features seamlessly - all within a single, user-friendly platform. Imagine completing installations swiftly and configuring readers with confidence. The Configure by Wavelynx app is your key to precise, time-saving tasks, empowering you to embrace efficiency and elevate your capabilities in access control installations.

Screenshots

SL Access4 screens
Configure3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Configure at 4.6 against SL Access's 3.6. SL Access's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Configure holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SL Access ships an update every 3 weeks, Configure fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SL Access versus Configure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSL AccessConfigure
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (19 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSECO-LARM U.S.A., IncWAVELYNX TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Customer experience

SL Access

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Configure

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

None

SL Access

No in-app purchases

None

Configure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SL Access free?
SL Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Configure free?
Configure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SL Access or Configure?
Configure is rated higher. SL Access averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Configure averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do SL Access or Configure have ads?
Neither SL Access nor Configure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SL Access or Configure?
SL Access ships an update every 3 weeks, and Configure fortnightly. Most recently, SL Access was updated on September 10, 2026 and Configure on August 9, 2026.

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