Linear Access Control App vs Linear Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linear Access Control App
This app allows your iPhone to function as an electronic access credential for systems with compatible readers. Download, manage, and use your mobile access credentials securely, eliminating the need for physical cards. It leverages your smartphone's built-in security features for enhanced protection.
- iPhone as electronic access credential
- No sensitive personal information disclosure
- Eliminates physical access credentials
- Leverages smartphone security
- Stores multiple access credentials
- Color-coded credential labels
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The Linear Access Control App is designed to operate on an Apple iPhone, and in conjunction with electronic access control systems making use of Linear mobile-ready readers, allows the iPhone to be the access credential. This app allows a system user to download, manage and use their Linear mobile access credentials in an intuitive and practical manner. With the Linear Access Control App enabled and valid Linear Mobile Access Credentials loaded, an iPhone user may now enter into any authorized access system. FEATURES: - Use the iPhone as an electronic access control credential - No requirement for disclosure of sensitive personal information - Eliminate the need to carry physical access credentials - Protect credentials behind strong smartphone security protocols - Leverages biometric and multi-factor authentication built-in to the smartphone - Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) removes the hassle of pairing - Add new credentials with the touch of a button - Store multiple access credentials in one convenient app - Apply color-coded labels identifying between multiple credentials
Linear Mobile
Manage your product development workflows on the go. This mobile companion allows you to file issues, track projects, and update important documents from anywhere, ensuring you stay connected to your team's progress.
- File issues on-the-go
- Stay updated on work streams
- Instant notifications
- Update issues and projects remotely
- Companion to desktop app
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Linear is a purpose-built tool for planning and building products. Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps. Linear Mobile is a companion to the Linear desktop app, designed for on-demand workflows when you are away from your keyboard: • File issues on-the-go • Stay up-to-date on your most important streams of work • Get instant notifications about important updates • Update issues, projects, and documents from anywhere Please note: This app requires an existing Linear account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linear Mobile at 57% against Linear Access Control App's 0%. Linear Mobile also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 30 months). Linear Access Control App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Linear Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linear Mobile has 2.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Linear Access Control App's written reviews are positive against 57% of Linear Mobile's.
Linear Access Control App ships an update every 30 months, Linear Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear Access Control App | Linear Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 57.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nice North America LLC | Linear |
Customer experience
Linear Access Control App
Linear Mobile
Bugs and requests
Linear Access Control App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Linear Mobile
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sign in with Google not working properly
- Scrolling issues when navigating issue lists
Requested features
4 requests- Drag and drop to rearrange tasks
- Ability to modify documents
- Vim mode
- Widgets for iOS
In-app purchases
Linear Access Control App
No in-app purchases
Linear Mobile
No in-app purchases
