UniFi Access vs Monnit Next
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.
Monnit Next
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The Monnit Next app can be used to pair with your compatible Monnit WiFi-2 Sensor and perform setup including wifi provisioning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Monnit Next at every 6 days against UniFi Access's every 2 weeks. Monnit Next also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 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, Monnit Next every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UniFi Access | Monnit Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (4.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ubiquiti Inc. | Monnit Corp |
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
Monnit Next
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UniFi Access
No in-app purchases
Monnit Next
No in-app purchases
