Comparison

Aperio Installer vs Risk Shield

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

Head to head
About

Aperio Installer

Features
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The Aperio Installer app is a convenient new mobile tool from ASSA ABLOY designed to make configuring Aperio wireless digital access devices quicker, easier, and far more efficient. With system details already loaded on your phone, all you need to do onsite is fit the devices and tap your Bluetooth‑equipped iPhone to initialize them - no laptop, no dongle, and no complex manual setup. Installation is up to three times faster, helping security professionals reduce labour costs, minimize disruption to client premises, and complete more jobs in less time. A single smartphone handles all key tasks: device initialization, secure configuration transfer, and quick firmware updates. The app also captures essential system data and documentation automatically during the visit, simplifying maintenance and ensuring installers leave no detail behind.

About

Risk Shield

This app provides real-time incident alerts based on your location, helping you stay informed and take precautions. It offers one-click emergency assistance and now supports Apple Watch for quick SOS alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time incident notifications
  • Location-based alerts
  • One-click emergency assistance
  • Apple Watch SOS alerts
  • Organizational safety tool
Features
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Risk Shield functions as a crucial tool for informing organizational members about incidents directly affecting them. By providing real-time updates on nearby incidents relative to their current location, it enables individuals to remain informed and take appropriate precautions. In times of emergency, the platform facilitates swift access to assistance with just one click, enhancing safety and response effectiveness. Now with Apple Watch support, users can quickly trigger SOS alerts directly from their watch, enabling faster response in critical situations without needing to access their phone. Through its proactive approach, Risk Shield empowers organizations to prioritize member safety by ensuring timely notification and access to necessary support resources.

Screenshots

Aperio Installer4 screens
Risk Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Risk Shield at 4 against Aperio Installer's 1. Risk Shield also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aperio Installer versus Risk Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAperio InstallerRisk Shield
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB74 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperASSA ABLOY ABCROSStrax™ LLC

In-app purchases

None

Aperio Installer

No in-app purchases

None

Risk Shield

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aperio Installer free?
Aperio Installer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Risk Shield free?
Risk Shield is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aperio Installer or Risk Shield have ads?
Neither Aperio Installer nor Risk Shield shows ads.

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