ProximiKey vs Wave Key
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProximiKey
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ProximiKey is a digital key solution that enables you to use your Iphone as a key to the locks. ProximiKey is safe, easy and convenient to use and if needed, the access can be shared with friends and family You can have up to 4 locks connected to the app. The solution is powered by NFC tehnology and does not require any additional Iphone settings. The app does not require any user creation with email etc. and ProximiKey will never collect any personal information. ProximiKey is for everyone who wants to replace one or more physical keys in their keybundle.
Wave Key
Unlock doors using your smartphone, eliminating the need for physical keys or keycards. Easily manage access for multiple users and locations, and generate new credentials instantly via email.
- Keyless smartphone unlocking
- Access management for multiple locations
- Unlimited user scheduling
- Instant credential generation
- Email-based key distribution
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The future of keyless access. No more frustrating physical keys or keycards. Unlock doors with your iPhone or smartphone. Manage access to your buildings, small business locations, or offices with unlimited user scheduling privileges. It’s always easy to generate more credentials as needed — all you have to do is send an email and your mobile key is ready in your inbox.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wave Key at every 3 months against ProximiKey's every 13 months. ProximiKey's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
ProximiKey ships an update every 13 months, Wave Key every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProximiKey | Wave Key |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ProximiKey Aps | UniKey Technologies Inc. |
In-app purchases
ProximiKey
No in-app purchases
Wave Key
No in-app purchases
