Comparison

iLOQ S50 vs EMTx Config

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

Head to head
About

iLOQ S50

Transform your NFC-enabled smartphone into a digital key. This app allows you to unlock iLOQ S50 locks and readers using your phone, provided you have been granted access rights by your system administrator. It offers a convenient and energy-harvesting method for secure access.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as a digital key
  • NFC lock and reader access
  • Energy harvesting from NFC
  • Administrator-managed access rights
  • Update access for physical keys/fobs
Features
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With the iLOQ S50 app your smartphone becomes a key. By downloading the S50 app you can use your NFC-enabled phone to open iLOQ S50 locks and readers to which your locking system administrator has given you access rights. Opening locks is simple and convenient: Just place your phone’s NFC area close to the lock’s reader while the application is open and tap the lock icon on the screen. The reader harvests energy from the phone's NFC field and verifies your access rights for opening the lock. To use the S50 app as a key your phone number needs to be registered to a locking system by the administrator, after this you’ll receive a key registration message via SMS or email. Your access rights can also be updated at any time by the administrator, contact them for more info. The S50 app can also be used to update access rights to iLOQ K5 keys and K55S.2 Key Fobs.

About

EMTx Config

Features
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EMTx Config is a companion configuration app for compatible EMTx devices. The app is designed for users who need to connect to an EMTx device, review its configuration, adjust settings, and confirm that the device is communicating correctly. Key features: • Connect to compatible EMTx devices using Bluetooth • View and manage supported device configuration options • Check device communication during setup and testing • Use a simple interface designed for field and workshop use • Support device commissioning, verification, and maintenance workflows EMTx Config is intended for use with supported EMTx hardware. The app does not operate as a standalone consumer application and requires a compatible device to provide full functionality.

Screenshots

iLOQ S504 screens
EMTx Config4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EMTx Config at monthly against iLOQ S50's every 3 months. iLOQ S50's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLOQ S50 ships an update every 3 months, EMTx Config monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iLOQ S50 versus EMTx Config: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLOQ S50EMTx Config
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (48 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings48 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLOQ Ltd.Ik Trax

In-app purchases

None

iLOQ S50

No in-app purchases

None

EMTx Config

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLOQ S50 free?
iLOQ S50 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMTx Config free?
EMTx Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLOQ S50 or EMTx Config have ads?
Neither iLOQ S50 nor EMTx Config shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLOQ S50 or EMTx Config?
iLOQ S50 ships an update every 3 months, and EMTx Config monthly. Most recently, iLOQ S50 was updated on November 7, 2026 and EMTx Config on November 13, 2026.

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