Comparison

ButterflyMX vs BBA Connect

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

Head to head
About

ButterflyMX

Control property access, including doors, gates, elevators, and garages, directly from your smartphone. Grant entry to visitors and deliveries remotely, and receive video calls for enhanced security. Manage all building access points seamlessly from one app.

Highlights
  • Open doors, gates, elevators, garages from smartphone
  • Grant visitor access remotely
  • Receive delivery notifications and grant access
  • Video calls with visitors before granting access
  • Manage all property access points
Features
Currently charting
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ButterflyMX makes property access simple. With the ButterflyMX mobile app, you can open doors, gates, elevators, and garages from your smartphone. Whether you’re coming home, welcoming a guest, or accepting a delivery, it’s all one tap away. Key mobile app features: - Property access from anywhere. Unlock any connected entry point on your property using your smartphone. - Visitor access made easy. Send Visitor Passes to friends, family, and trusted service workers so they can enter even when you’re not home. - Never miss another delivery. Share Delivery Passes and get notified when deliveries arrive to grant property access from anywhere. - Security you can see. Receive video calls and speak with your visitors before granting them property access. From front doors and garages to gates and elevators, ButterflyMX connects every access point in one secure, easy-to-use app, so property access is simple at your building.

About

BBA Connect

Connect with security professionals for career development, training, and networking. Access job opportunities, online courses, and industry insights. Premium features offer enhanced networking and resources.

Highlights
  • Job opportunities
  • Online training & webinars
  • Professional networking
  • Community forums
  • Career development tools
  • Industry articles & podcasts
Features
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The British Bodyguard Association is the longest-running professional membership association in the UK to cater specifically to those working in protection. BBA Connect brings together security professionals from all sectors of the industry. Our focus is on bodyguards and protection specialists who are motivated by learning and development and have a desire to improve their professional standing. The BBA Connect app can be downloaded and used free of charge by anyone. Paid members can use it to access their exclusive premium features and upgrades. Use BBA Connect for: Jobs & Career Development Whatever stage you're at in your career in the security industry, BBA Connect can help take you further. We have the tools, templates, and job opportunities to help you find work and stay employed. Professional Development Access online training, webinars, & workshops designed to enhance and supplement your knowledge in the fundamentals of protection and all aspects of security. Community & Networking The community is a friendly and helpful place to seek professional advice, share the benefit of your experiences, and network with other security professionals. Whatever question you have about operating in the security industry, you'll find an answer to it here. Premium features include: · Live Job Announcements · Community Groups · Professional Networking · Live Events & Workshops · Career Tools & Resources · Security Magazine & Articles · Industry Podcasts · Live and Pre-Recorded Training The BBA is the go-to destination for professional protectors working in the security industry. PAYMENT: Certain areas of this app require a subscription to access. This is available from £4.99 a month or £49.99 a year. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Please find a link to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy below: https://community.britishbodyguard.org/privacy_policy https://community.britishbodyguard.org/terms_and_conditions/1

Screenshots

ButterflyMX4 screens
BBA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BBA Connect at 100% against ButterflyMX's 51%. ButterflyMX's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price and ads 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. BBA Connect sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ButterflyMX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ButterflyMX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ButterflyMX has 115K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of ButterflyMX's written reviews are positive against 100% of BBA Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, BBA Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ButterflyMX versus BBA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterButterflyMXBBA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (115K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB87 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperButterflyMX, Inc.BBA Corporate Ltd

Customer experience

ButterflyMX

All ratings112,895 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive51.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative39.7%

BBA Connect

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ButterflyMX

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Missed notifications
  • Inconsistent door unlocking
  • Intercom call routing problems
  • Elevator access issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Remote door opening option
  • Improved delivery workflow
  • Independent user controls
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Bluetooth/offline access

BBA Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ButterflyMX

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

BBA Connect

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Silver Monthly$12.491 Month
  • Gold Subscription$18.491 Month
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  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Silver Subscription$122.991 Year
  • Gold Subscription$184.991 Year

Questions

Is ButterflyMX free?
ButterflyMX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BBA Connect free?
BBA Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ButterflyMX or BBA Connect?
ButterflyMX is rated higher. ButterflyMX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 115K ratings, while BBA Connect averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do ButterflyMX or BBA Connect have ads?
Neither ButterflyMX nor BBA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ButterflyMX or BBA Connect?
ButterflyMX ships an update fortnightly, and BBA Connect every 2 months. Most recently, ButterflyMX was updated on November 10, 2026 and BBA Connect on November 3, 2026.

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