Paxton Entry vs SoftKey
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
SoftKey
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SoftKey allows authorised users to open doors using their smartphone via secure Bluetooth technology. Designed for apartment blocks, offices and managed properties, SoftKey replaces or complements traditional fobs and access cards with encrypted digital keys issued by an authorised administrator. Key Features: • Open doors using Bluetooth without requiring an internet connection • Secure Smart Keys issued by property administrators • Permanent, time-based, recurring, and one-time access permissions • Delivery mode with automatic expiry after first use • Activity logs and controlled user management • Simple and intuitive user experience SoftKey works with Entryphone hardware and can also integrate with most third-party door entry and access control systems that support a standard volt-free relay or trigger input.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Paxton Entry at none against SoftKey's shown. SoftKey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, 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
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, SoftKey every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Entry | SoftKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | ENTRYPHONE COMPANY LIMITED(THE) |
In-app purchases
Paxton Entry
No in-app purchases
SoftKey
No in-app purchases









