Paxton Entry vs Commtel Config
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Commtel Config
Easily configure your Commtel system by filling in on-screen fields and sending SMS commands. The app remembers your system details and previous commands, simplifying modifications and eliminating the need to memorize complex SMS formats.
- Compose and send SMS commands
- No need to memorize SMS commands
- Remembers system details and previous commands
- Store multiple named Commtel systems
- Supports multiple telephone numbers and login codes
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Fill in the on-screen boxes. Tap send, and your smartphone will compose and send SMS command messages to your Commtel system to make your changes. No need to remember and type in your entry system's SMS command words or SMS command format. No need to re-type previous commands when you only want to modify something. Your smartphone will remember the Callpoints, PIN Codes, Authorised Numbers and Time Profiles you have previously sent, then recompose and send an appropriate command SMS to make your changes. Store the details of one or more Commtel systems in your smartphone. No need to remember or look up the telephone number or serial number for each command SMS. Name your Commtel system such as "Front Gate" or "Rear Gate". Store multiple named systems in your smartphone and send each command SMS to the appropriate telephone number carrying the appropriate login code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Commtel Config at 50% against Paxton Entry's 0%. Commtel Config also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, Commtel Config monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Entry | Commtel Config |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | Commtel Ltd |
Customer experience
Paxton Entry
Commtel Config
In-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
Commtel Config
No in-app purchases









