Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Paxton Key2 screens
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote at fortnightly against Paxton Key's every 9 months. Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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

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

Paxton Key ships an update every 9 months, Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paxton Key versus Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaxton KeyThomas Blonde Diffuser Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (735 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings735 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaxton Access LtdThomas Blonde LLC

In-app purchases

None

Paxton Key

No in-app purchases

None

Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paxton Key free?
Paxton Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote free?
Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paxton Key or Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote have ads?
Neither Paxton Key nor Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paxton Key or Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote?
Paxton Key ships an update every 9 months, and Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Paxton Key was updated on September 22, 2026 and Thomas Blonde Diffuser Remote on September 19, 2026.

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