Comparison

Häfele My Dialock Manager vs IDA

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

Head to head
About

Häfele My Dialock Manager

Features
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Access Management thinking ahead. With the Dialock Manager App, Haefele offers a new and smart solution for commissioning and managing the Dialock electronic locking system. For the operation of small to medium-sized systems, the Dialock Manager App enables the creation and management of locking plans. Access authorizations from simple to complex requirements can be created, quickly adapted and extended with the app. This simplifies and accelerates complete configuration and commissioning processes. Basic functions: > Programming and commissioning of up to three terminals > Programming of user keys (unlimited) > Use of door-open alarm 20 sec (not editable) Full range of functions (licence-dependent): > Hardware programming including specific device settings > Locking plan creation including time models > Simple key generation > Management of access rights and deletion of transponders > Firmware updates of the terminals via the mobile device > Function check of the hardware > Add-on functionalities (customer-specific additional functions) The mobile terminal must have Bluetooth® Low Energy and Near Field Communication (NFC). Transponders are simply read into the app via NFC and can be deleted just as easily. The Dialock terminals are programmed via the mobile terminal using the Bluetooth® Low Energy interface. Areas of application: > Shops | Shopfitting > Office and co-working projects > Mixed-use buildings > Hotels > Apartment buildings | Serviced flats > Student residences > Retirement residences > Residential buildings 2-factor authentication is required for system administration. The two factors are inextricably linked and thus offer a very high level of security. Only those who have both parts can commission and administer an object. Factor 1: App Authorisation Key Card (AKC) Factor 2: Project licence code More at www.haefele.de/dialock. About Haefele Haefele is an internationally positioned group with headquarters in Nagold, Germany. The family-owned company was founded in 1923 and today serves the furniture industry, architects, planners, craftsmen and the trade with furniture and construction fittings, electronic locking systems and LED lighting in over 150 countries worldwide.

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IDA

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Die IDA App verbindet mobil arbeitende Kollegen auf dem Bau mit dem IDALABS ERP-System und integriert Features wie Bautagebuch, Zeiterfassung oder Bestellwesen in durchgängige digitale Geschäftsprozesse. Mit dem integrierten Messenger können sich die Monteure direkt und vorhabenbezogen mit der Technik und der Bauleitung austauschen und dabei Text- oder Sprachnachrichten, Fotos, Videos oder Dokumente übermitteln. So bleibt keine Frage offen und keine erbrachte Leistung, keine Abnahme und keine Baubehinderung mehr undokumentiert. All das im Gewand einer top-modernen App, die auch noch allen Altersgruppen Spaß bei der Benutzung macht.

Screenshots

Häfele My Dialock Manager4 screens
IDA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IDA at every 2 weeks against Häfele My Dialock Manager's every 2 months. IDA also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Häfele My Dialock Manager ships an update every 2 months, IDA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Häfele My Dialock Manager versus IDA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHäfele My Dialock ManagerIDA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaefele SE & Co KGIDALABS GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Häfele My Dialock Manager

No in-app purchases

None

IDA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Häfele My Dialock Manager free?
Häfele My Dialock Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IDA free?
IDA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Häfele My Dialock Manager or IDA have ads?
Neither Häfele My Dialock Manager nor IDA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Häfele My Dialock Manager or IDA?
Häfele My Dialock Manager ships an update every 2 months, and IDA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Häfele My Dialock Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and IDA on November 7, 2026.

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