Comparison

Schlage Mobile Access vs Symliv Host

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Schlage Mobile Access

This app allows multifamily, commercial, and institutional property residents and end-users to use their mobile devices as digital keys. Property managers can assign access credentials to specific doors, enabling secure and convenient entry without physical badges. It is designed for use with compatible Schlage commercial electronic hardware.

Highlights
  • Use mobile device as a digital key
  • Securely unlock doors remotely
  • Assign and manage access credentials
  • Compatible with Schlage commercial locks
  • Real-time access updates
  • Asymmetric credential encryption
Features
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The Schlage Mobile Access app is developed for multifamily, commercial and institutional properties only. Commercial electronic hardware that connects to this app includes Schlage mobile enabled Control, Schlage MTB Readers, and Schlage NDEB and LEB wireless locks. Please note, residential homeowners who wish to manage Schlage Encode™ or Schlage Sense™ smart locks should use the Schlage Home app. For multifamily residents and end users: The new Schlage® Mobile Access credentials enable residents and end users to utilize a mobile device instead of a physical badge to securely unlock an opening. Available for iPhones using iOS 13 and above, the Schlage Mobile Access app is convenient and easy to use. Your property manager or site administrator will set up your mobile credential to work with specific doors. Once the app has been downloaded to your phone and opened, you will see a list of doors within range. Simply select a specific door; if access is granted an unlock signal will be sent from the phone to the mobile enabled lock or reader. For added peace of mind, the app features best-in-class asymmetric credential encryption that has been validated by trusted industry experts. For property managers and site administrators: Schlage Mobile Access credentials are designed for properties and facilities that manage access control using ENGAGE™ web & mobile apps. They are compatible with the following: -Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart lock -Schlage MTB mobile enabled multi-technology readers and CTE single door controller -Schlage NDEB mobile enabled wireless cylindrical lock -Schlage LEB mobile enabled wireless mortise lock The ENGAGE™ web app is used to enroll users and assign mobile credential access to openings. Schlage Mobile Access credentials can be added/deleted immediately by syncing the ENGAGE™ mobile app with the device at the opening, or they can be added/deleted automatically overnight to Wi-Fi connected devices.

About

Symliv Host

Easily share guest passes with friends and vendors via SMS or email. Track registered guests and manage passes with options to cancel or resend. Streamline gate access for visitors and service providers.

Highlights
  • Instant guest pass sharing
  • SMS/email pass delivery
  • Guest registration tracking
  • Pass cancellation/resending
  • Vendor access management
Features
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SymLiv Resident is for residents whose community uses SymLiv’s Community Management software. Enjoy instant guest pass sharing capabilities via SMS or email and have constant transparency into which guests have registered or been granted passes. Cancel or resend passes in cases where the guest hasn’t received them. Share passes with commercial vendors providing services or product deliveries. SymLiv Resident has everything you need to get your guests and vendors through the gate in a quick, secure manner.

Screenshots

Schlage Mobile Access4 screens
Symliv Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Schlage Mobile Access at 4.7 against Symliv Host's 1.0. Schlage Mobile Access also leads on ratings volume (4K vs 4). Symliv Host's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Schlage Mobile Access holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schlage Mobile Access has 4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Schlage Mobile Access versus Symliv Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchlage Mobile AccessSymliv Host
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4K ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews42.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchlage Lock CompanySymLiv, LLC

Bugs and requests

Schlage Mobile Access

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes
  • Fails to recognize device
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet support
  • Ability to lock doors from the app
  • Favorites/frequently used doors feature
  • Apple Watch app

Symliv Host

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Schlage Mobile Access

No in-app purchases

None

Symliv Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schlage Mobile Access free?
Schlage Mobile Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symliv Host free?
Symliv Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Schlage Mobile Access or Symliv Host?
Schlage Mobile Access is rated higher. Schlage Mobile Access averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Symliv Host averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Schlage Mobile Access or Symliv Host have ads?
Neither Schlage Mobile Access nor Symliv Host shows ads.

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