UniFi Access vs Keri KeySwitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UniFi Access
Manage your entire access control system remotely. Oversee doors, users, readers, and security policies. View real-time activity logs and receive doorbell notifications.
- Manage connected doors and security policies
- Oversee user rosters and access methods
- Configure reader devices and greeting messages
- View real-time access event logs
- Receive doorbell notifications
- Grant remote access to visitors
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The UniFi Access mobile app is a convenient, comprehensive management tool that allows you and other administrators to oversee every aspect of your Access system, including connected doors, user rosters, reader devices, access cards, and security policies. With the app, you can also view real-time access event logs to maintain full vantage of visitor and employee traffic throughout your workspace. [Doorbell] Receive a push notification when someone rings a connected doorbell. [Remote View] Greet visitors remotely with the UA Pro, then grant them access remotely. [Devices] Add new Access devices and configure a variety of settings, including greeting messages, broadcast names, digital keypad layout, volume, and display brightness. [Doors] Manage individual doors or group them to instantly make sweeping security alterations on the fly. You can also apply door and floor-specific access policies for enhanced building security. [Users] Add, edit, and remove users with ease. You can also assign individual and group-level access methods, such as PIN codes or UA Cards. [Activities] Review detailed access logs and card reader video captures to track on-premises activity anywhere, anytime. [Cards] Utilize existing NFC cards or assign new UA Cards to system users.
Keri KeySwitch
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The Keri KeySwitch™ app is the conduit for all mobile credentials used in conjunction with Keri Systems Borealis® cloud access control platform and dormakaba's Switch™Tech smart lock replacement. Keri KeySwitch automatically loads the mobile credential on the user's phone and the user activates the credential with a single action. No manual entry of the mobile credential token ID is necessary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UniFi Access at every 2 weeks against Keri KeySwitch's every 2 months. Keri KeySwitch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UniFi Access ships an update every 2 weeks, Keri KeySwitch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UniFi Access | Keri KeySwitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | Keri Systems, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
UniFi Access
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Notifications not working
- Remote login issues
- Outdated information in app
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with Unifi Protect
- Add schedule management in app
- Allow door hold open/timer controls
- Improve camera/intercom integration
Keri KeySwitch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UniFi Access
No in-app purchases
Keri KeySwitch
No in-app purchases








