IR Connect (SkyCommand) vs Xero Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IR Connect (SkyCommand)
Manage your Inner Range security and access control system remotely. Receive instant alarm notifications, stream live and recorded video, and control doors and automation from your mobile device. Personalize your experience with custom lists and quick access features.
- Instant alarm notifications
- Live and historic video streaming
- Remote arm/disarm security system
- Remote door and automation control
- Real-time item state monitoring
- Supports multiple sites
- Customizable favorite lists
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Monitor and control your Inner Range security and access control system like never before - anywhere at any time. IR Connect offers complete control and monitoring of your Inner Range Video, Security and Access control system. IR Connect alerts you to any critical activity through alarm notifications to your mobile devices. The user interface is designed with simplicity and convenience in mind ensuring that the things most important to you are always kept safe and secure. IR Connect Features: Instant notifications for alarm events to your mobile device* Live video streaming and Historic video playback via Inner Range Video Gateways Arm and disarm your security system remotely Remotely control doors and automation Real-time item state monitoring including security sensors Supports multiple sites and security areas Customise your Favorite list for quick access to your most used items and personalise items with photos ‘Drag and Drop’ items to reorder lists Notification and alarm event history PIN or Biometric App entry and lock Control your system from your car using Apple CarPlay Capture snapshot images and live video recordings Download historic recorded video clips Quick control of items from your mobile device using Siri Shortcuts *Push Notifications are enabled by your security technician or system integrator by subscribing the device to an app subscription plan. To register for a IR Connect SkyCommand account visit https://www.skycommand.com/skycommand/signup
Xero Me
This app simplifies expense management for employees by allowing them to capture, track, and submit claims on the go. It automates receipt transcription and mileage tracking, ensuring faster reimbursement. Employers can also use it to review and approve claims.
- Capture expenses on the go
- Automatic receipt transcription
- Track and submit mileage claims
- Submit claims in any currency
- Approve expense claims
- Setup receipt analysis and claim accounts
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Xero Me Capture, track and manage expense claims as they happen, on the go. Xero Me is a self service employee tool that helps small businesses reduce the time spent gathering and fielding requests. Save time on expense management by empowering your employees to self-serve work admin tasks. To log in to Xero Me you must be granted permission by your employer. Access to Expenses requires a Xero Expenses subscription and access permission granted by your employer. Check with your employer if you are having trouble logging in. Note. You will only have access to mobile features your organisation has enabled, based on your role (not all mobile features may be available to you). Key features include: - Capture cost as they happen: scan and submit expenses, company card and mileage claim, anytime, anywhere. - Automatic receipt transcription: Details are scanned from your photo receipt to auto fill the expense claim. - Track your mileage: use the map in Xero Me or select from recent locations to accurately enter, track and submit mileage claims to get reimbursed faster. - Submit expense claims in any currency: make it easier to keep track of actual costs and maintain accurate records. - With approver permissions, review and approve expense claims on the go. - With admin permissions, setup receipt analysis, claim accounts, team roles and bank accounts. ABOUT XERO Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use global cloud-based accounting software that connects people with the right numbers anytime, anywhere, on any device. For accountants and bookkeepers, Xero helps build a trusted relationship with small business clients through online collaboration. We’re proud to be helping over 2.7 million+ subscribers worldwide transform the way they do business. We started Xero to change the game for small business. Xero is one of the fastest growing Software as a Service companies globally. We lead the New Zealand, Australian, and United Kingdom cloud accounting markets, employing a world-class team of more than 3,500+ people. We’re proud to be helping over 2.7 million+ subscribers worldwide transform the way they do business and seamlessly integrates with over 1,000 apps. And we’re just getting started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xero Me at 4.7 against IR Connect (SkyCommand)'s 1.0. Xero Me also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 2) and review sentiment (38% vs 20%). IR Connect (SkyCommand)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Xero Me holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xero Me has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of IR Connect (SkyCommand)'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Xero Me's.
IR Connect (SkyCommand) ships an update every 3 weeks, Xero Me fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IR Connect (SkyCommand) | Xero Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (107 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 38.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 107 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inner Range Pty. Ltd. | Xero Ltd |
Customer experience
IR Connect (SkyCommand)
Xero Me
Bugs and requests
IR Connect (SkyCommand)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Xero Me
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch for many users
- Issues with uploading receipts and expenses
- Timesheet data not syncing properly
- Login and authentication problems
- Payslip and leave request functionality not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to enter start and finish times instead of just total hours
- Include option to add notes or comments to timesheets
- Implement a search function to find jobs easily
- Allow users to set default pay rates and job selections
- Integrate leave management and approval process within the app
In-app purchases
IR Connect (SkyCommand)
No in-app purchases
Xero Me
No in-app purchases







