Inigma Access vs MCS Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 - youβre 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
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Inigma Access | MCS Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henry Squire & Sons | Midland Control Systems |
In-app purchases
Inigma Access
No in-app purchases
MCS Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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