Cedar Park PD vs Yale Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cedar Park PD
This app allows citizens to submit anonymous tips to the police department. It also provides access to crime alerts, an online crime map, and links to agency web and social media content.
- Anonymous tip submission
- Agency crime alerts
- Online crime map
- Access to web and social media content
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The Cedar Park PD app provides citizens the ability to submit anonymous tips to the Cedar Park, TX Police Department The app also displays agency crime alerts, online crime map, and other agency web and social media content.
Yale Access
Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.
- Smart lock control
- Home security management
- Access for family and guests
- Activity alerts
- Peace of mind
- Compatible with Yale and August locks
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Yale locks using the Yale Access app are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. Yale Access offers you everyday convenience and trusted security for your entire home through smart security solutions and the Yale Access app. We’re here to help you protect the things that matter the most. Peace of mind is only a tap away. This app is for products available in the U.S. and Canada only. Compatible products include: Yale Assure Locks - Yale Assure Lock with Wi-Fi (YRD2x6-WF1 , YRD2x6-CBA , YRD6x6-WF1 and YRD6x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lever with Wi-Fi (YRL2x6-WF1 and YRL2x6-CBA) - Yale Assure Lock 2 - All Models (YRD4x0) - Yale Assure Lock for Andersen Doors with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Safe Yale Smart Delivery Box August Smart Locks August Smart Keypads Emtek EMPowered Smart Lock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Cedar Park PD at none against Yale Access's shown. Cedar Park PD also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6.1). Yale Access's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (74K vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cedar Park PD against 4.9 for Yale Access. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 74K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Cedar Park PD ships an update every 24 months, Yale Access fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cedar Park PD | Yale Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (74K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 74K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Cedar Park | August Home, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cedar Park PD
Yale Access
Bugs and requests
Cedar Park PD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Yale Access
Reported bugs
5 issues- App shows incorrect lock status
- Issues with adding/deleting users
- Connectivity problems between lock and app
- Firmware updates causing functionality issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/networks
Requested features
5 requests- Add battery level indicator
- Allow users to remove themselves as guests
- Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
- Provide better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhance app UI and UX
In-app purchases
Cedar Park PD
No in-app purchases
Yale Access
No in-app purchases
