Comparison

Paxton Entry vs Commtel Control

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

Commtel Control

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Use these big buttons on your smartphone to send SMS commands to your entry system to open your entrances. Add as many systems as you like. Open your entrances in just two taps of your touchscreen. NOTE: You will need to liaise with your entry system installer to have your smartphone added to your entry system's authorised list. You will also need to know the commands or have new commands created in your entry system by your installer. Multi user sites may disallow the use of hold open commands or all commands. In which case, setting those commands in this app will not make them work. SAFETY AND SECURITY: Before setting up a hold open command, please consider the consequences of being able to permanently leave your entrance open at the mere tap of a touch screen. Before using this app, please consider the implications of opening your entrance by the tap on a touchscreen when not in sight of, nor in communication with your gates or barriers.

Screenshots

Paxton Entry4 screens
Commtel Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Commtel Control at 15.6 against Paxton Entry's 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, Commtel Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Paxton Entry versus Commtel Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton EntryCommtel Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdCommtel Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Entry

No in-app purchases

None

Commtel Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Entry free?
Paxton Entry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Commtel Control free?
Commtel Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Entry or Commtel Control have ads?
Neither Paxton Entry nor Commtel Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Entry or Commtel Control?
Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, and Commtel Control every 3 months. Most recently, Paxton Entry was updated on September 30, 2026 and Commtel Control on May 14, 2026.

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