Paxton Entry vs AXIS Installer
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
AXIS Installer
Simplify device installation by finding and configuring network-connected devices. Access user manuals and installation guides directly from your device. Scan product QR codes for quick access to documentation and view live video during setup.
- Find and configure network devices
- Access product documentation
- View live video during installation
- QR code scanning for quick access
- Replaces AXIS T8415 Wireless Installation Tool
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Device installation made easy. Find and configure Axis and third-party devices on your network and get access to all user manuals and installation guides conveniently from your pocket when installing Axis devices. Use AXIS Installer to scan the QR-code provided with the product in the box to quickly access the right product documentation. Key features: • Find and configure devices on your network • Quick access to product documentation • View live video on your mobile device or smartwatch while installing We update the app regularly. Install the latest version to get the newest features and improvements. Thank you for using AXIS Installer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paxton Entry at 2.3 against AXIS Installer's 1.7. Paxton Entry also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). AXIS Installer's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paxton Entry holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Paxton Entry's written reviews are positive against 25% of AXIS Installer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Paxton Entry ships an update every 2 months, AXIS Installer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Entry | AXIS Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (11 ratings) — better | 1.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | AXIS Communications AB |
Customer experience
Paxton Entry
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In-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
AXIS Installer
No in-app purchases
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