Datawatch DirectConnect vs JBG SMITH OFFICE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Datawatch DirectConnect
This app provides a virtual key for access control, enabling touchless entry, mobile access, and area density management. It allows for secure and convenient access to buildings, elevators, and amenity facilities using your mobile device.
- Touchless access for elevators and doors
- Mobile swipe to open doors
- Area density control and space usage data
- Amenity facility access
- Location-based access permissions
- Dynamic elevator map
- QR code scanning for access
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DirectConnect from Datawatch is virtual key to access control system app built on the cutting-edge mobile and cloud technologies. Cutting-edge features including touchless capabilities, mobile access, frictionless access, area density control, amenity access, location-based services, dynamic elevators map and scanning ability for virtual readers. Touchless Access Revolutionize your workplace to call the elevators or open doors by using your personal buttons. Mobile Access Swipe to open non-BLE doors. Frictionless Access Anti-tailgating for secured elevator floors by pressing your personal elevator button shown on your mobile device. Area Density Control See real time space usage data and the customized role-based restrictions of space such as amenity facilities, parking garages, etc. Amenity Access Allow temporary access to amenity facilities. Location-based Service One registered credential, many buildings. The access permission is enabled by location service for easy use and security enhancement. Dynamic Elevators Map Display the elevator’s map dynamically based on your device orientation. Scanning Ability Supports the most cost effective QR solution for access control. DirectConnect is free to download and is self-registered. It also can be administered by your card/key administrator via the Datawatch DirectAccess web portal. Please download to get started.
JBG SMITH OFFICE
This app offers secure and convenient access control for your workplace using the latest mobile technology. It provides features like hands-free entry, remote unlocking, and real-time occupancy monitoring for various building amenities.
- Touchless mobile access
- Remote door unlocking
- Real-time occupancy monitoring
- Location-based services
- Mass notification capabilities
- Apple Wallet integration
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JBG SMITH provides secure and convenient access control built on the latest mobile technology and the strictest security standards. Features, including hands-free access and remote unlock capabilities, touchless elevator control, location-based services, personalized security, and occupancy data, deliver the Internet of Things to your workplace. TOUCHLESS MOBILE ACCESS Use your mobile device to open doors, turnstiles, parking gates and even activate smart elevators without ever opening an app. You can add your employee badge to Apple Wallet and access everyday spaces with just your iPhone and Apple Watch. UNLOCK DOORS REMOTELY Unlock doors from anywhere on premises. REAL-TIME OCCUPANCY MONITORING See real-time occupancy of shared spaces like the fitness center or rooftop terrace to decide when the occupancy level is most comfortable for you. LOCATION-BASED SERVICES & AMENITIES What’s going on in your building? Understand amenity room usage, gym availability, and more with data at your fingertips. Utilize mass notification capabilities for easy outreach to all employees & tenants. JBG SMITH is free to download, and is administered by your system administrator via the myKastle portal. System Requirements: System Requirements: - iPhone 6S or later, with Bluetooth enabled - iOS 14 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: JBG SMITH OFFICE at 3.7 against Datawatch DirectConnect's 1.8. Datawatch DirectConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.
JBG SMITH OFFICE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
| Parameter | Datawatch DirectConnect | JBG SMITH OFFICE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (10 ratings) | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datawatch Systems Inc | Kastle Systems, LLC |
Customer experience
Datawatch DirectConnect
JBG SMITH OFFICE
In-app purchases
Datawatch DirectConnect
No in-app purchases
JBG SMITH OFFICE
No in-app purchases
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