Comparison

STRATIS 2.0 vs Loft Elev8

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

Loft Elev8

Control and automate your smart home and office devices with an intuitive interface. Seamlessly integrate lighting, climate, security, and more to create personalized environments that adapt to your lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Smart device control
  • Lighting and climate management
  • Security integration
  • Customizable automation routines
  • Centralized IoT command center
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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Introducing Loft: Elevating Smart Living and Working Spaces Embark on a revolutionary journey into the future of smart living and working with the highly anticipated launch of Loft, a cutting-edge application designed to seamlessly integrate and enhance the functionality of diverse spaces, from the comfort of your home to the efficiency of your office. Unveiling an unprecedented era of IoT device control and automation, Loft redefines the way we interact with our environments. Transform your living spaces with Loft, providing a comprehensive solution for smart device control. Easily synchronize lighting, climate, security, and more through an intuitive interface. Customize your home environment effortlessly, adapting settings to your lifestyle for seamless, breezy everyday living. Experience the ultimate control with Loft – your centralized command center for all IoT devices. Connect and manage thermostats, lights, cameras, speakers, and more from one intuitive platform. Orchestrate your surroundings effortlessly; the power is at your fingertips. Loft takes the hassle out of daily routines by introducing robust automation features. Create intricate schedules, triggers, and routines to ensure that your spaces adapt to your needs without manual intervention.

Screenshots

STRATIS 2.03 screens
Loft Elev84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Loft Elev8 at 100% against STRATIS 2.0's 14%. STRATIS 2.0's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, Loft Elev8 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STRATIS 2.0 versus Loft Elev8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTRATIS 2.0Loft Elev8
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratIS EMS, LLCCONAVSYS TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

STRATIS 2.0

All ratings8,525 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative72.6%

Loft Elev8

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Loft Elev8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

STRATIS 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Loft Elev8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STRATIS 2.0 free?
STRATIS 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loft Elev8 free?
Loft Elev8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STRATIS 2.0 or Loft Elev8 have ads?
Neither STRATIS 2.0 nor Loft Elev8 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STRATIS 2.0 or Loft Elev8?
STRATIS 2.0 ships an update monthly, and Loft Elev8 every 2 months. Most recently, STRATIS 2.0 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Loft Elev8 on July 20, 2026.

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