Comparison

XPR Smart Access vs nRF Matter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

XPR Smart Access

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Virtual key for access on XPR bluetooth standalone readers. App enables door access by phone using bluetooth connection. Activation of the access can be done by app button, Siri voice command or shake.

About

nRF Matter

Features

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nRF Matter is a developer-focused sample application demonstrating how to build and interact with Matter-enabled devices. See how Matter-enabled devices are commissioned, connected, controlled, and managed in practice. In addition to standard Matter functionality, the app includes examples of cluster extensions, manufacturer-specific clusters, and light-switch binding, making it a practical reference for developers implementing advanced Matter features and custom device behaviours.

Screenshots

XPR Smart Access3 screens

nRF Matter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: XPR Smart Access at 5 against nRF Matter's 2. XPR Smart Access also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

XPR Smart Access ships an update every 2 months, nRF Matter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

XPR Smart Access versus nRF Matter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	XPR Smart Access	nRF Matter
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	26.0
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	85 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	XPR GROUP	Nordic Semiconductor ASA

In-app purchases

None

XPR Smart Access

No in-app purchases

None

nRF Matter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XPR Smart Access free?

XPR Smart Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is nRF Matter free?

nRF Matter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do XPR Smart Access or nRF Matter have ads?

Neither XPR Smart Access nor nRF Matter shows ads.

Which is updated more often, XPR Smart Access or nRF Matter?

XPR Smart Access ships an update every 2 months, and nRF Matter monthly. Most recently, XPR Smart Access was updated on November 7, 2026 and nRF Matter on November 3, 2026.