Paxton Key vs Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote
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).
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote
Control your Thomas Blonde scent diffuser with ease. This app offers simple and clear management for adjusting fragrance settings conveniently. It's designed for intuitive use by everyone.
- Remote control for scent diffusers
- Simplify diffuser management
- Adjust fragrance settings
- Easy and convenient control
- Simple and clear interface
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Remote for Thomas Blonde scent diffusers. The app significantly simplifies the management of your diffuser. Adjust your fragrance device easily and conveniently.Thanks to its simple and clear management, the app is easy for everyone to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote at 5.0 against Paxton Key's 4.5. Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). Paxton Key's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). 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.
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paxton Key has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Paxton Key ships an update every 9 months, Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paxton Key | Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paxton Access Ltd | Thomas Blonde LLC |
Bugs and requests
Paxton Key
Reported bugs
12 issues- App logs out unexpectedly
- Watch app never syncs
- App opens Apple Wallet instead of granting access
- Requires closing all background apps
- Bluetooth needs resetting
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- Key deleted after registration
- Repeatedly checks in after closing app
- App opens Apple Wallet on watch
- Watch app shows 'no credential'
- Smart credential takes long to process
- App opens Apple Pay instead of granting access
- Background operation unreliable
Requested features
5 requests- Support Apple Wallet access cards
- Add ability to add multiple keys
- Improve watch functionality
- Implement QR code option
- Fix Apple Pay conflict
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paxton Key
No in-app purchases
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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