Comparison

Inigma Access vs MCS Connect

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

Head to head
About

Inigma Access

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Inigma is the digital security division of security specialist Squire, dedicated to creating electronic locking solutions with the highest integrity, security and toughness. Inigma Access allows you to create a personal network of locking and other security products, secured and managed through a single app. Download the mobile app, and then add each of your Inigma Access capable devices, such as Squire's range of padlocks and other specialist locking devices. Use the app to monitor and manage your locking devices. You can review all lock activity, share and un-share locks with friends or colleagues and configure the settings for your devices, all through the same app. The app also acts as your key, allowing you to unlock your devices. No more forgotten combinations, lost keys, defaced or damaged keyways. All of this is achieved using the highest levels of encryption, ensuring that only you and those with whom you've shared your devices, have access. Features: - Activate new locks to add them to your account - Manage your locks - Check locking activity - see successful and unsuccessful unlocking attempts - Receive lock status and notifications - including battery low warnings - Share your locks with friends, family or colleagues - Control access with a flexible scheduling system - Remove access to locks whenever you want - you’re always in control - Maintain your locks - apply firmware updates and change settings - Your smartphone is your key - no more physical keys to lose or combinations to forget

About

MCS Connect

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Remotely manage your intercom panels via SMS commands. Configure access codes, callpoints, and authorised numbers - all from your smartphone. Access help documents, video guides and more to assist you with your systems. Contact us for site visits, issues or anything else via the app.

Screenshots

Inigma Access2 screens
MCS Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCS Connect at every 5 days against Inigma Access's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inigma Access ships an update every 6 weeks, MCS Connect every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Inigma Access versus MCS Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInigma AccessMCS Connect
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenry Squire & SonsMidland Control Systems

In-app purchases

None

Inigma Access

No in-app purchases

None

MCS Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inigma Access free?
Inigma Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MCS Connect free?
MCS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inigma Access or MCS Connect have ads?
Neither Inigma Access nor MCS Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inigma Access or MCS Connect?
Inigma Access ships an update every 6 weeks, and MCS Connect every 5 days. Most recently, Inigma Access was updated on August 9, 2026 and MCS Connect on September 16, 2026.

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