NFCLABS Digital Key vs DoorDot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NFCLABS Digital Key
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This app is for use with NfcLabs access control.
DoorDot
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DoorDot turns any door into a smart doorbell using a simple NFC sticker. Visitors tap the tag (or scan a QR code) and you receive an instant push notification. No cameras, no microphones, no cloud video ā just clean, private notifications. HOW IT WORKS ā¢ Place an NFC sticker on your door ā¢ Program it with DoorDot in seconds ā¢ Visitors tap the sticker with their phone ā¢ You get an instant push notification PRIVACY FIRST ā¢ No cameras or microphones ā¢ No cloud video storage ā¢ All data stored in your iCloud via CloudKit ā¢ No third-party servers or tracking FEATURES ā¢ Create multiple "Dots" for different doors ā¢ Program NFC tags or generate QR codes ā¢ View event log with timestamps ā¢ Leave optional notes and photos (Premium) ā¢ Rotate tokens to invalidate old tags PRICING ā¢ Free: 1 dot, 7-day history, notes only ā¢ Premium: $2.99/month or $19.99/year ā¢ Premium includes: up to 10 dots, photo attachments, unlimited history, token rotation Privacy Policy: https://hatchingpoint.com/doordot/privacy Terms of Use: https://hatchingpoint.com/doordot/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFCLABS Digital Key at none against DoorDot's 2. NFCLABS Digital Key also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DoorDot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NFCLABS Digital Key asks for nothing beyond the download.
NFCLABS Digital Key ships an update every 3 weeks, DoorDot every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFCLABS Digital Key | DoorDot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks ā better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DAGLUS, UAB | Hatching Point LLC |
In-app purchases
NFCLABS Digital Key
No in-app purchases
DoorDot
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
Questions
Is NFCLABS Digital Key free?
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