Paxton Key vs iLOQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paxton Key
Transform your iPhone into a virtual key for building and car park access. Control your Paxton10 system to grant entry and perform predefined actions like setting alarms. This app eliminates the need for physical access cards.
- Use iPhone as a virtual access key
- Gain access to buildings and car parks
- Control Paxton10 system
- Perform predefined system actions
- Receive virtual keys remotely
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Please note, this app is compatible with Paxton10 V3.3 and newer only. When used in conjunction with a Paxton10 system from Paxton, this app allows you to use your iPhone as a means of accessing a building. By presenting your iPhone to a wall mounted reader you will be able to control the Paxton10 system to; - Gain access to a building or car park - Carry out predefined actions within the system such as setting an intruder alarm This app allows users to have ‘virtual keys’ sent to them prior to visiting a building, dispensing with the need to obtain and carry a separate access card. About Paxton10 Paxton10 is an access control and video management system from Paxton. Built on a foundation of secure access control, Paxton10 knows where people are and allows the building to respond as required. Paxton10 combines security and convenience, and is suitable for all types of buildings. Paxton aims for engineering excellence, creating intelligent, innovative products that are fit to meet the challenges and trends of the quickly evolving security industry. This app directly supersedes the Paxton Key v1 app (discontinued 30th November 2022).
iLOQ
This app transforms your NFC-enabled smartphone into a battery-free, keyless smart lock. Manage access rights, share entry with others, and even open doors remotely. It's a secure and convenient alternative to traditional keys.
- Battery-free smart locking
- Keyless smartphone access
- Remote door opening
- Share access with others
- Update access rights remotely
- NFC enabled
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iLOQ is the world’s first battery-free and keyless smart-locking solution. You no longer have to carry around several keys or worry what happens if one is lost or stolen. Your NFC-enabled smartphone is the only key and power source you need. The access rights for all the places you need to access are sent to the iLOQ app. They can be quickly and easily updated as your needs change. The app is not only a key; it also offers powerful additional functionality to optimize access and maximize your user experience. You can, for example open the main door remotely and share access with friends and family. There’s no need to wait for action, for instance, from property managers. You can download the iLOQ app immediately. To start using it, you will need iLOQ hardware and an invitation from a locking system administrator. The iLOQ app is an integral part of iLOQ’s new smart-locking platform. To learn more about iLOQ, please visit www.iloq.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Paxton Key at 4.5 against iLOQ's 3.6. Paxton Key also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 205). iLOQ's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 7%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paxton Key holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Key has 1.4K ratings behind it against 205, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 7% of Paxton Key's written reviews are positive against 43% of iLOQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Paxton Key ships an update every 9 months, iLOQ every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Paxton Key | iLOQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | 3.6 (205 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 205 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | iLOQ Ltd. |
Customer experience
Paxton Key
iLOQ
In-app purchases
Paxton Key
No in-app purchases
iLOQ
No in-app purchases
