Comparison

BAS vs iLock for Continental

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

Head to head
About

BAS

Manage your building access remotely. Receive video calls from intercom panels, unlock doors via Bluetooth, call elevators, and issue guest passes with QR codes or access links. Supports multiple properties and family member invitations.

Highlights
  • Receive video calls from outdoor panels
  • Unlock doors via Bluetooth
  • Call elevators
  • Issue guest passes (QR codes, access codes, links)
  • Add multiple properties
  • Invite family members
  • Access call archive
Features
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BAS-IP Link is an application allows you to receive video calls from BAS-IP outdoor panels and monitors to your mobile device, open a lock via Bluetooth, call an elevator, and create guest passes. The application requires the use of the Link server. Functions: - Support for VoIP/push notifications for incoming calls - Video support before answer (assuming push notifications are used) - Possibility of registration/authorization on different Link servers - Ability to add multiple properties - Ability to issue guest passes - QR codes, access codes and links - Ability to call the elevator (assuming EVRC-IP module is used) - Opening the lock using UKEY technology (UKEY identifier required) - Access to call archive - Invite family members

About

iLock for Continental

Features
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The "iLock for Continental" works in conjunction with the Continental Access CA4K software. The iLock app communicates to Architech series locks that contain Bluetooth LE technology. In addition, the iLock app communicates to a Bluetooth Reader Module, that wires in parallel with a standard weigand reader, making the reader bluetooth enabled. The iLock app provides the ability to enroll standard credentials, in addition to a maintenance (admin) credential. The maintenance (admin) credential provides the ability to change the default settings in the bluetooth reader module. Upon selecting an enrolled Door in the app, an Unlock icon will display to unlock the door. The iLock App also provides an "Unlock When Near" feature.

Screenshots

BAS4 screens
iLock for Continental4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BAS at every 6 weeks against iLock for Continental's every 35 months. iLock for Continental's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). 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

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

BAS ships an update every 6 weeks, iLock for Continental every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BAS versus iLock for Continental: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASiLock for Continental
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB17 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBAS-IP LPNAPCO Security Technologies

In-app purchases

None

BAS

No in-app purchases

None

iLock for Continental

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAS free?
BAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iLock for Continental free?
iLock for Continental is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BAS or iLock for Continental have ads?
Neither BAS nor iLock for Continental shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAS or iLock for Continental?
BAS ships an update every 6 weeks, and iLock for Continental every 35 months. Most recently, BAS was updated on September 16, 2026 and iLock for Continental on September 15, 2026.

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