The ADIA App vs Smart Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
The ADIA App
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The Australian Drilling Industry Association are excited to announce the release of our first-ever app. The app features useful information and tools for mineral exploration, waterwell, geotechnical and environmental sectors. Calculators There are 13 calculators which provide outputs for requirements like up-hole velocity using air or mud, fluid pump outputs, cementing volumes and mud density adjustments. Conversions The ability to convert units between metric and imperial when measuring length, volume, pressure and weight, etc. Reference Information Easy-to-use scrolling tables that show dimensions and weights for drill bits and the different types of drill rods used across the range of drilling methods including RC, waterwell, exploration and HDD. Fishing FlowchartΒ A useful step-by-step guide for planning a recovery operation of an object that has been left down the drill hole. Geology Identification This useful guide starts with the three main rock types and extends to the more specific grades, including their strength and rating on the Mohβs scale which will assist with correct drill bit selection.
Smart Access
Manage security and access control with keyless digital entry. Share temporary access, monitor activity with real-time notifications, and access logs. Enjoy offline operation for continuous control.
- Keyless digital access
- Time-limited, shareable keys
- Notifications, history, and reports
- Offline operation
- Real-time visibility
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Smartlox delivers keyless access experiences that make managing security, safety and access control easier than ever while giving peace of mind and real time visibility that facilities, assets and people are safe, secure and compliant. - Keyless digital access to locks and doors - Time limited, shareable keys - Notifications, history and reports - Offline operation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Access at every 2 weeks against The ADIA App's every 3 months. The ADIA App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The ADIA App ships an update every 3 months, Smart Access every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The ADIA App | Smart Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Icarus Industrial Design Pty Ltd | Smartlox |
In-app purchases
The ADIA App
No in-app purchases
Smart Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The ADIA App free?
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Do The ADIA App or Smart Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, The ADIA App or Smart Access?
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