Comparison

ComelitViP Remote vs Schlage Mobile Access

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

Head to head
About

ComelitViP Remote

Control your video entry phone system from your smartphone or tablet. Communicate with visitors, view camera feeds, and manage your system remotely via Wi-Fi or data connection. Record video messages and make intercom calls to other devices.

Highlights
  • Communicate with external units
  • View live camera feeds
  • Activate actuators
  • Make intercom calls
  • Record video messages (memovideo)
  • Support for multiple sites
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All video entry phone system functions are within easy reach on your smartphone or tablet. With ComelitVIP Remote you can communicate with the external unit, via the wifi network at home and by means of a data connection while you are on the move. In fact, ComelitVIP Remote allows you not only to receive audio and video calls from the external unit directly on your smartphone or tablet, but also to view images from cameras, activate actuators and make intercom calls to other internal devices. ComelitViP Remote implements a memovideo function for recording video from external unit or remote cameras. The multisite function can be used to receive audio-video calls from multiple different systems. ComelitVIP Remote is an exclusive opportunity for Comelit VIP system users. An apartment gateway device (art. 1456 and/or 1456S) or a building gateway device (art. 1456B), in addition to a WiFi modem, are needed to use ComelitVIP Remote.

About

Schlage Mobile Access

This app allows multifamily, commercial, and institutional property residents and end-users to use their mobile devices as digital keys. Property managers can assign access credentials to specific doors, enabling secure and convenient entry without physical badges. It is designed for use with compatible Schlage commercial electronic hardware.

Highlights
  • Use mobile device as a digital key
  • Securely unlock doors remotely
  • Assign and manage access credentials
  • Compatible with Schlage commercial locks
  • Real-time access updates
  • Asymmetric credential encryption
Features
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The Schlage Mobile Access app is developed for multifamily, commercial and institutional properties only. Commercial electronic hardware that connects to this app includes Schlage mobile enabled Control, Schlage MTB Readers, and Schlage NDEB and LEB wireless locks. Please note, residential homeowners who wish to manage Schlage Encode™ or Schlage Sense™ smart locks should use the Schlage Home app. For multifamily residents and end users: The new Schlage® Mobile Access credentials enable residents and end users to utilize a mobile device instead of a physical badge to securely unlock an opening. Available for iPhones using iOS 13 and above, the Schlage Mobile Access app is convenient and easy to use. Your property manager or site administrator will set up your mobile credential to work with specific doors. Once the app has been downloaded to your phone and opened, you will see a list of doors within range. Simply select a specific door; if access is granted an unlock signal will be sent from the phone to the mobile enabled lock or reader. For added peace of mind, the app features best-in-class asymmetric credential encryption that has been validated by trusted industry experts. For property managers and site administrators: Schlage Mobile Access credentials are designed for properties and facilities that manage access control using ENGAGE™ web & mobile apps. They are compatible with the following: -Schlage Control™ mobile enabled smart lock -Schlage MTB mobile enabled multi-technology readers and CTE single door controller -Schlage NDEB mobile enabled wireless cylindrical lock -Schlage LEB mobile enabled wireless mortise lock The ENGAGE™ web app is used to enroll users and assign mobile credential access to openings. Schlage Mobile Access credentials can be added/deleted immediately by syncing the ENGAGE™ mobile app with the device at the opening, or they can be added/deleted automatically overnight to Wi-Fi connected devices.

Screenshots

ComelitViP Remote4 screens
Schlage Mobile Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Schlage Mobile Access at 4.7 against ComelitViP Remote's 1.3. Schlage Mobile Access also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 3%) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 26). ComelitViP Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Schlage Mobile Access holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schlage Mobile Access has 3.9K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of ComelitViP Remote's written reviews are positive against 43% of Schlage Mobile Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ComelitViP Remote versus Schlage Mobile Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComelitViP RemoteSchlage Mobile Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (26 ratings)4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.2% of reviews42.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings263.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComelit Group S.p.a.Schlage Lock Company

Customer experience

ComelitViP Remote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative88.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative91.9%

Schlage Mobile Access

All ratings3,878 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive42.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

ComelitViP Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Schlage Mobile Access

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes
  • Fails to recognize device
  • Inconsistent performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet support
  • Ability to lock doors from the app
  • Favorites/frequently used doors feature
  • Apple Watch app

In-app purchases

None

ComelitViP Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Schlage Mobile Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComelitViP Remote free?
ComelitViP Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schlage Mobile Access free?
Schlage Mobile Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ComelitViP Remote or Schlage Mobile Access?
Schlage Mobile Access is rated higher. ComelitViP Remote averages 1.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Schlage Mobile Access averages 4.7 from 3.9K ratings.
Do ComelitViP Remote or Schlage Mobile Access have ads?
Neither ComelitViP Remote nor Schlage Mobile Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComelitViP Remote or Schlage Mobile Access?
ComelitViP Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Schlage Mobile Access every 3 months. Most recently, ComelitViP Remote was updated on September 25, 2026 and Schlage Mobile Access on September 26, 2026.

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