MyCentsys Pro vs Secure Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyCentsys Pro
Easily set up and configure gate or garage door motors wirelessly using your smartphone. This app offers an intuitive interface with guided wizards, firmware updates, and detailed system diagnostics. Manage transmitters, access event logs, and get quick technical support for a seamless smart home experience.
- Wireless motor setup
- Intuitive configuration wizard
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Real-time system diagnostics
- Transmitter management
- Access event logs
- Technical support access
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Making your life easier with wireless connectivity. The MyCentsys Pro mobile app from Centurion Systems enables you to conveniently set up your or your client’s CENTURION SMART gate or garage motor using your phone. The app connects wirelessly to the operator, giving you quick and easy access to its bouquet of features and saving you time and effort. The intuitive interface is incredibly easy to use, with a user-friendly graphic front-end and built-in tutorials delivering the ultimate SMART experience. Main features • Configure all operator settings intuitively from your phone • Step by step gate limit and configuration wizard • Over-the-air firmware updates • Detailed diagnostics and real-time display of system health (for example battery voltage and mains on/off) • Backup and Restore NOVA transmitters using MyCentsys Cloud • Manage NOVA transmitters from your phone (custom name, add, edit, delete, disable) • Quick access to technical support • Text-to-speech functionality • Access to device event logs (for example last remote pressed, collisions detected) • Seamless integration with SMARTGUARDair wireless access control keypad • Multiple custom gate triggers (mode of operation, speed and autoclose) • Adjustable safety parameters such as gate sensitivity to obstructions • Powersaving Mode • Easily back up and restore settings
Secure Access
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Secure Access app for Residents. Once registered residents may invite visitors using their contacts on their phone. The app provides the functionality to send invitations via SMS, iMessage or WhatsApp. Visitors then provide security with the PAC ( Personal Access Code) to quickly gain access to the estate. Additional features include : * Panic button (notify security with your gps location) Recordings are made during emergencies using your microphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Secure Access at weekly against MyCentsys Pro's fortnightly. MyCentsys Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.
MyCentsys Pro ships an update fortnightly, Secure Access weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyCentsys Pro | Secure Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (338 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 338 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Centurion Systems (Pty) Ltd | Secure Access |
Bugs and requests
MyCentsys Pro
Reported bugs
8 issues- App freezes during firmware updates
- Update process stuck in infinite loop
- Motor shows manual override fault when not actually faulty
- Faulty override sensor alerts
- Country code not displaying in input field
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- App requires reset on every shutdown
- Connection timeouts after recent updates
- Unstable app crashes after pairing completion
Requested features
6 requests- Auto-close functionality for gates
- iPhone action button integration for remote control
- Persistent device connection without reconnecting
- In-app remote purchase option
- Remote pairing included in setup wizard
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- Improved manual and documentation with better photos
Secure Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyCentsys Pro
No in-app purchases
Secure Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MyCentsys Pro free?
Is Secure Access free?
Do MyCentsys Pro or Secure Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, MyCentsys Pro or Secure Access?
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