ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ vs Community Buddy
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
Community Buddy
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Community Buddy is your all-in-one solution for effortless community management. Whether you're a resident, landlord, or staff member, our app makes everyday tasks simple and efficient. Key Features: Easy Fee Collection & Billing Visitor Management System Real-time Notifications 24/7 Resident Account Access Maintenance Requests & Complaint Tracking Member Communication & Announcements Empower your community with a smarter, connected lifestyle — all from one easy-to-use app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Community Buddy at weekly against ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™'s every 2 months. 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
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, Community Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ | Community Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AssaAbloy | Quantum Paradigm |
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
Community Buddy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™
No in-app purchases
Community Buddy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ free?
Is Community Buddy free?
Do ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ or Community Buddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ or Community Buddy?
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