ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ vs Cornell Self
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™
Transform your smartphone into a digital key for your apartment and building amenities. Manage access for guests with PIN codes and track entry. Enjoy seamless and secure mobile entry to your multi-family residence.
- Mobile phone as digital key
- Access to residence and common areas
- Resident managed access
- Issue one-time PIN codes
- Track third-party access
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The ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ app lets you use your mobile phone as the key for the doors in the multi-family property where you live. Simply download the app, complete a few simple steps, and get ready to enjoy convenient mobile access to your residence and the building’s common areas. Featuring RESIDENT MANAGED ACCESS™ - The latest feature of the platform that gives residents the freedom to allow, manage, and track third party access to their premises and issue one-time PIN codes. For more information regarding device compatibility please visit https://www.accentra-assaabloy.com/en/commercial-locks-products/access-control/accentra_compatibility
Cornell Self
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Cornell University Library Self-Checkout is a quick and convenient way to borrow items from our collection. Download the app on your smartphone or tablet, and use it anywhere inside participating library locations on the Ithaca campus. You can even check out books straight from the shelves! The app will automatically recognize your library location. Just enter your Cornell ID number into the app when prompted, and use the camera on your smartphone or tablet to scan the barcodes of the items you’d like to check out. In addition to the app, self-checkout kiosks are available. This pilot program is currently not available for Adelson Library, the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library, and the Sidney Cox Library of Music and Dance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cornell Self at every 4 weeks against ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™'s every 2 months. Cornell Self also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ ships an update every 2 months, Cornell Self every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ | Cornell Self |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 409 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AssaAbloy | Meescan Inc. |
Bugs and requests
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™
Reported bugs
3 issues- Locks randomly stop working
- Credential updater not functioning properly
- App getting stuck on loading screens
Requested features
3 requests- Apple Watch support
- Wallet integration for quick access
- Seamless mode to avoid repeated logins
Cornell Self
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™
No in-app purchases
Cornell Self
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ free?
Is Cornell Self free?
Do ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ or Cornell Self have ads?
Which is updated more often, ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ or Cornell Self?
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