Comparison

Zentra Access vs Atrium Campus Connect

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

Head to head
About

Zentra Access

This app provides a simple, smart, and secure access experience for residents and property staff. It offers mobile credentials for seamless entry and efficient management of access for properties.

Highlights
  • Mobile credentials for seamless access
  • Intuitive tap-to-access interface
  • Simplified installation and configuration
  • Centralized access management
  • Enhanced property security
  • Convenient resident lifestyle
Features
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Zentra proves that exceptional security can also be exceptionally convenient, giving all users peace of mind. An integrated solution of software, hardware, and services, Zentra creates a simple, smart, and secure access experience. Trusted, simple-to-use access is a cornerstone in enabling properties to operate more efficiently and residents to achieve the convenient lifestyle they want. Residents Smarter security simplifies your day. As a resident of a multi-family property secured with Zentra you gain seamless access at your fingertips with mobile credentials. The intuitive tap to access interface grants access confidence where it counts, at home. Property Staff & Integrators Designed for efficiency and security. Zentra’s integrated solution means installation, configuration, and access can all be managed in one place. Easy to use, easy to trust. Zentra is a private app for users. To see if Zentra is the right fit for your property, visit Zentra.co. To view our privacy policy, go to Zentra.co/privacy-policy/. For support email support@zentra.co.

About

Atrium Campus Connect

Manage your campus account with ease. Add your ID to your digital wallet, purchase meals, view transactions, and find participating locations. Securely access your campus services and report lost credentials.

Highlights
  • Scannable campus ID in Apple Wallet
  • Purchase meals and manage plans
  • View account balances and transactions
  • Find and order from participating locations
  • Add money via Apple Pay
  • Contactless and secure access
Features
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Atrium Connect is used by top colleges and universities, senior living and businesses for streamlined, secured campus account access. Features: • Add a scannable campus ID card to your Apple Wallet (select institutions) • Upload your photo (select institutions) • Purchase meals and manage meal plans (select institutions) • Use your virtual credential • View account balances, recent transactions and set up alerts * View, filter and map all locations that accept your ID card and place orders online • Add money easily to accounts using Apple Pay and other payment methods • Search for and view participating locations Atrium Connect Highlights: Account Management: View balances and transactions for all meal, debit and event accounts. Add funds and store payment information. Automate deposits and receive low balance notifications. Meals: Manage your meal plans the way that you want to. Deposits: Account holders can access account history and use budgeting tools, all within your own campus-specific domain. Off-Campus Purchases: View, filter and map all locations that accept your ID card and place your order online. Safety: Atrium Connect provides contactless solutions and secure account access. You can easily report credentials lost/stolen. Activation: To download the app and activate your account, contact your campus ID card office for help. Privacy: Terms of service: https://www.atriumconnnect.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.atriumconnnect.com/privacy

Screenshots

Zentra Access4 screens
Atrium Campus Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zentra Access at 3.2 against Atrium Campus Connect's 1.2. Atrium Campus Connect's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 39). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zentra Access holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atrium Campus Connect has 201 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Zentra Access's written reviews are positive against 7% of Atrium Campus Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zentra Access ships an update every 5 weeks, Atrium Campus Connect every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zentra Access versus Atrium Campus Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZentra AccessAtrium Campus Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (39 ratings) — better1.2 (201 ratings)
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews — better6.5% of reviews
Number of ratings39201 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchlage Lock CompanyATRIUM CAMPUS LLC

Customer experience

Zentra Access

All ratings37 ratings
Positive51.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative43.2%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

Atrium Campus Connect

All ratings62 ratings
Positive6.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative91.9%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive6.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative91.3%

Bugs and requests

Zentra Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Atrium Campus Connect

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Credit card information not saved
  • No Apple Pay integration
  • No credentials tab for Apple Wallet
  • Mobile ID shows no data
  • Page Not Found errors
Show 19 more
  • Payment Service Not Currently Available errors
  • App not working on campus Wi-Fi
  • App stalls and delays
  • Login information not saved
  • Two-factor authentication issues
  • Blank screen after login
  • Account migration issues leading to 'no record found'
  • Cannot create an account
  • Login errors
  • Cannot add ID card back to Apple Wallet
  • Card stuck on active but not in wallet
  • Physical ID deactivated by the app
  • Cannot access dining hall due to login issues
  • Lookup error when trying to find school
  • Cannot get past initial email screen
  • JPEG upload not accepted
  • App continuously logs out after Duo approval
  • App doesn't show eligibility for bus pass
  • Unintuitive design and awful UI/UX

Requested features

20 requests
  • Bring back GET app functionality
  • Implement Apple Pay integration
  • Add a credentials tab for Apple Wallet
  • Allow saving of credit card information
  • Allow saving of login information
Show 15 more
  • Improve app stability and reduce errors
  • Fix the 'no data available' issue for mobile ID
  • Ensure payment methods are saved
  • Improve campus Wi-Fi compatibility
  • Reduce app lag and update UI
  • Fix account migration issues
  • Allow users to re-add devices to Apple Wallet
  • Implement a button to remove cards from Apple Wallet
  • Improve login process and reduce re-logins
  • Fix the 'lookup error' and school finding issues
  • Allow users to get past the initial email screen
  • Improve upload functionality for documents
  • Make the app work out of the box
  • Provide clear instructions for adding credentials
  • Improve customer service responsiveness and helpfulness

In-app purchases

None

Zentra Access

No in-app purchases

None

Atrium Campus Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zentra Access free?
Zentra Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atrium Campus Connect free?
Atrium Campus Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zentra Access or Atrium Campus Connect?
Zentra Access is rated higher. Zentra Access averages 3.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Atrium Campus Connect averages 1.2 from 201 ratings.
Do Zentra Access or Atrium Campus Connect have ads?
Neither Zentra Access nor Atrium Campus Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zentra Access or Atrium Campus Connect?
Zentra Access ships an update every 5 weeks, and Atrium Campus Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zentra Access was updated on November 3, 2026 and Atrium Campus Connect on November 3, 2026.

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