Comparison

STRATIS 2.0 vs Canalside Lofts

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

Head to head
About

STRATIS 2.0

Control smart home devices, manage access, and submit service requests within your apartment building. This app provides mobile passes for elevators, parking, common areas, and units, along with remote control of thermostats, lighting, and more. It focuses on security, energy management, and building efficiencies.

Highlights
  • Mobile passes for electronic access points
  • Remote control of smart home devices
  • Submit service requests
  • Visitor access requests
  • Customizable home dashboard
  • Energy and water consumption tracking
Features
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Welcome Home. With the new STRATIS Mobile App, Residents, Staff, Visitors, and Vendors can seamlessly use mobile passes for all electronic access points including elevators, parking garages, common areas, amenity areas, and of course, apartment units. Users have the ability to remotely control their smart devices in the unit (including thermostats, lighting, and more!), submit service requests, request access for visitors, and much more! CHECK OUT OUR LIST OF COMPATIBLE DEVICES: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/. Your property must have these types of devices installed and connected to STRATIS in order to work with the mobile app. Check with your property manager if you have any questions! We make smart apartment living easier. Residents with accounts immediately gain access to any and all devices and access points they have permissions for. When a Resident moves off the property, they immediately lose access to that unit, and the devices revert back to property management control. Backed by our property-wide networks for device connectivity and our SOC 2 Type 2 audited security focus, Residents and Staff users can rest at ease that their devices, data, and units are safe and secure. STRATIS is Intelligent Buildings, not just shiny bells and whistles that typically come with the term “IoT.” We focus on security, energy management, asset protection, and efficiencies. We are installed in over 350,000 apartments in the U.S., and more than 30,000 apartments internationally. This new STRATIS Mobile App is a scalable and flexible foundation that we continue to grow on, so don’t be surprised when you see cool new features every couple of months! With STRATIS, you can: * Customize your home dashboard with devices and scenes that you use the most * Unlock your unit lock and other access points from your mobile device * Control all devices in your apartment from anywhere in the world * Create schedules and scenes for intelligent device control and management * Enable location-based triggers through geofencing * Receive alerts for leaks, door & window openings, motion, etc. * See and save energy and water consumption over time!* * Control your devices through our Alexa and Google voice integrations * Seamlessly interact with even the largest of devices, like window shades! * Control and manage your water heater from the STRATIS Mobile App!** * and so much more! **If on a compatible energy metered, water metered, or water heater property. STRATIS integrates with the following devices: https://stratisiot.com/connected-solutions/ STRATIS – Smart Apartments. Intelligent Buildings.

About

Canalside Lofts

This platform offers residents of a specific community high-tech convenience. Manage payments, submit maintenance requests, connect with neighbors, and access building amenities and events. It also provides digital keys and visitor management.

Highlights
  • Payment portal access
  • Maintenance request submission
  • Resident interest groups
  • Concierge services
  • Amenity space reservations
  • Digital key management
  • Visitor management
Features
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides Canalside Lofts residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device.

Screenshots

STRATIS 2.03 screens
Canalside Lofts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STRATIS 2.0 at 4.0 against Canalside Lofts's 1.0. STRATIS 2.0 also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

STRATIS 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STRATIS 2.0 has 8.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of STRATIS 2.0's written reviews are positive against 0% of Canalside Lofts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, Canalside Lofts every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STRATIS 2.0 versus Canalside Lofts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTRATIS 2.0Canalside Lofts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8.8K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews14.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8.8K — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB192 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStratIS EMS, LLCElevated Lifestyles Inc

Customer experience

STRATIS 2.0

All ratings8,783 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews472 reviews
Positive14.4%
Neutral13.3%
Negative72.2%

Canalside Lofts

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

STRATIS 2.0

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to connect to locks
  • Thermostat controls not working
  • Frequent sign-outs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Faster lock connection
  • More reliable performance
  • Improved user interface
  • Integration with smart home platforms
  • Ability to share access with guests

Canalside Lofts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

STRATIS 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Canalside Lofts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STRATIS 2.0 free?
STRATIS 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Canalside Lofts free?
Canalside Lofts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STRATIS 2.0 or Canalside Lofts?
STRATIS 2.0 is rated higher. STRATIS 2.0 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while Canalside Lofts averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do STRATIS 2.0 or Canalside Lofts have ads?
Neither STRATIS 2.0 nor Canalside Lofts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STRATIS 2.0 or Canalside Lofts?
STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, and Canalside Lofts every 3 months. Most recently, STRATIS 2.0 was updated on October 17, 2026 and Canalside Lofts on October 16, 2026.

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