Salto KS vs SmartKey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Salto KS
Manage business access with keyless entry and remote control. Block or unblock users, open locks from anywhere, and monitor activity. Secure your premises with biometric authentication.
- Keyless entry
- Remote lock management
- User tag blocking/unblocking
- Remote lock opening
- Activity monitoring
- Biometric authentication
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Salto KS | Smart access control, managed from anywhere. Salto KS puts cloud-based access control in your pocket. Whether you operate a single office or manage multiple sites worldwide, the Salto KS app gives you real-time control over every door, user, and location. Keyless entry made effortless • Unlock doors with your phone by tapping the lock. No mechanical keys required. • Open doors remotely, anytime, from anywhere. • Securely verify and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. Powerful administration in the app • Create users and assign, update, or block credentials on the go. • Grant and manage guest access with customizable permissions, check-in/check-out dates, and time-based access schedules. • Instantly block or unblock tags and digital keys if credentials are lost or stolen. • Keep authorized users moving during network outages with Offline Access credentials. Real-time monitoring and insights • Track access activity across your sites with 24/7 event monitoring. • Receive notifications for important events, including rejected entries, doors left open, and low-battery warnings. • Monitor entries, incidents, and lock status across all your sites in real time.
SmartKey
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SmartKey helps you to easily and safely manage doors, barriers and elevators by installing our small device, after device is installed you can open doors, barriers and elevators even when there is no internet in your phone, it is also possible to share the device for specified time interval, we provide a secure connection and log each action such as when and who used device. We cooperate both with individuals who want to install our system at home, as well as with companies who want full office control and accounting. To purchase the device and cooperate, contact us via e-mail sales@smartkey.ge if you already cooperate with us and need help, contact us at support@smartkey.ge
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Salto KS at 4 against SmartKey's 1. 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.
Salto KS ships an update monthly, SmartKey every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Salto KS | SmartKey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (155 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 155 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salto CloudWorks B.V. | Geo Taxi LLC |
Bugs and requests
Salto KS
Reported bugs
39 issues- App crashes on startup
- Widget does not work
- Login/authentication fails
- Digital key feature not working
- Remote opening removed/not working
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- QR scanner not working
- App closes when opening
- Lock is offline
- App crashes after login
- Widget doesn't appear
- Payment cards appear while using widget
- Texts are cut off in German
- Help/support webpage is 404
- Event logs raise privacy concerns
- App doesn't refresh locks' status
- Apple Pay takes over when trying to unlock
- Button does not respond for tap to activate
- App doesn't recognize watch
- Locks disappear after update
- App doesn't launch
- Cannot add key to Apple Wallet
- App is unusable after update
- Mobile Key unavailable
- App doesn't work on new phone after changing
- Error upon errors
- Mobile Key requires unlocking phone every time
- Key fob failed
- Battery needs annual replacement
- Website is slow to unresponsive
- Link to eKey in Apple Wallet is 404
- Report a problem link doesn't work
- App doesn't work with multiple devices near lock
- App is slow to load data
- App is slow to open
- App is too slow for unlocking doors
- Validation with fingerprint after phone unlock is a delay
- App doesn't do what was paid for
- Password reset link requires forgotten password
- App is entirely in English
Requested features
20 requests- Add Apple Wallet support
- Add Apple Watch app/integration
- Add widget support for iOS 15/16
- Improve remote opening functionality
- Add intercom/invite feature
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- Improve login process
- Add Touch ID/Face ID support
- Make app available in German
- Provide a physical key alternative
- Improve app performance and speed
- Fix widget issues
- Add support for older iOS versions
- Integrate with Apple Wallet for seamless unlocking
- Improve customer support responsiveness
- Add toolkit button for widget
- Fix QR scanner functionality
- Provide a support line for lockouts
- Allow changing app language
- Fix password reset process
- Add API access for installers
SmartKey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Salto KS
No in-app purchases
SmartKey
No in-app purchases









