Comparison

Paxton Entry vs Biosearch

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

Biosearch

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The new Biosearch app is for Samplers in field to record and collect Sample information and post it back to the Biosearch laboratory. Samplers can collect data in an offline or online scenario, with data being posted back to Biosearch when an active connection has been restored.

Screenshots

Paxton Entry4 screens
Biosearch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Biosearch at monthly against Paxton Entry's every 2 months. Biosearch also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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

Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, Biosearch monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Entry versus Biosearch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton EntryBiosearch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdScaffold Digital Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Entry

No in-app purchases

None

Biosearch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Entry free?
Paxton Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biosearch free?
Biosearch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Entry or Biosearch have ads?
Neither Paxton Entry nor Biosearch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Entry or Biosearch?
Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, and Biosearch monthly. Most recently, Paxton Entry was updated on November 7, 2026 and Biosearch on November 7, 2026.

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