Comparison

Paxton Entry vs Record Swing Door Mgr

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

Head to head
About

Paxton Entry

This application allows you to answer your door and grant entry remotely from your smartphone or tablet. See and speak with visitors face-to-face before deciding to unlock the door, all from anywhere with an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Answer calls from anywhere
  • See visitors before opening
  • Two-way video and audio communication
  • Remote door unlocking
  • Pair device with site administrator
  • Receive calls on multiple devices simultaneously
Features
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Paxton is a market leader in Access Control and building security solutions. The Paxton Entry app allows you to answer your door from your mobile phone or tablet from anywhere in the world! Greet your visitor from your mobile device and open the door via the app or ask them to pop back later. To use the app, you will be invited to pair your device by your site administrator. Once setup you'll be able to both receive calls from your visitors and grant them entry. Calls made from your Entry panel(s) will connect to your mobile device, as well as to any Entry monitors installed within your building. The system allows for up to 6 mobile devices to be called at the same time, allowing multiple users to receive the same call. Here are some the benefits of Paxton Entry: Answer calls from anywhere in the world (Internet connection required) See who's calling before you answer Have a face to face conversation with both video and audio Remote door unlocking from where you are Simple to use

About

Record Swing Door Mgr

Control and program your Record HA7 low energy door operator directly from your smartphone. Manage door functions like exit, close, auto, and park, and view usage statistics. This app requires a compatible door operator to function.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth operational control
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Exit, close, auto, and park options
  • Name doors for navigation
  • Set parameters
  • View usage statistics
Features
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Record Swing Door Manager allows you to set-up, program and control your Record HA7 low energy door operator from the convenience of your mobile device. • Full operational control via Bluetooth • Easy to use interface • Options include exit, close, auto and park • Name each door for easy navigation • Set parameters and view usage statistics Requires purchase and installation of a Record HA7 swing door operator. To learn more about Record swing operators and to find a distributor, visit www.recorddoors.com/us/

Screenshots

Paxton Entry4 screens
Record Swing Door Mgr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Record Swing Door Mgr at 100% against Paxton Entry's 0%. Record Swing Door Mgr also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, Record Swing Door Mgr every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Entry versus Record Swing Door Mgr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton EntryRecord Swing Door Mgr
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems AB

Customer experience

Paxton Entry

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Record Swing Door Mgr

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Entry

No in-app purchases

None

Record Swing Door Mgr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Entry free?
Paxton Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Record Swing Door Mgr free?
Record Swing Door Mgr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Entry or Record Swing Door Mgr have ads?
Neither Paxton Entry nor Record Swing Door Mgr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Entry or Record Swing Door Mgr?
Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, and Record Swing Door Mgr every 3 months. Most recently, Paxton Entry was updated on September 8, 2026 and Record Swing Door Mgr on June 4, 2026.

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