Robin vs KastlePresence
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Robin
Easily book desks and meeting rooms in your office. Find and sit near colleagues, and receive helpful reminders. This app helps teams optimize their workspace and stay connected.
- Desk booking
- Meeting room reservation
- Find coworkers
- Personalized reminders
- Intuitive interface
- Workplace management
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Streamline your workplace experience with the Robin mobile app. Effortlessly reserve office resources (or have them booked for you!), find and sit near coworkers, and get personalized reminders on the app’s intuitive interface. Designed for collaboration and productivity, Robin’s mobile app is perfect for teams looking to optimize their office environment and stay connected on the go. Note: This is a companion app to Robin’s workplace management platform, and your company must have an account set up. Learn more at robinpowered.com.
KastlePresence
This app offers secure and convenient access control for workplaces using mobile technology. It enables hands-free entry, remote unlocking, and touchless elevator control, integrating IoT for enhanced building management and personalized security.
- Touchless mobile access
- Remote door unlocking
- Hands-free entry
- Real-time occupancy monitoring
- Location-based services
- Mass notification capabilities
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With KastlePresence, you can unlock doors, access shared spaces, receive building updates, and interact with your workplace or residential community—all from one secure app. At Work KastlePresence helps employees access the modern workplace with ease and security. - Unlock office doors and access-controlled areas with your phone - Enter your building using secure mobile credentials - Move between authorized spaces without badges or keycards - Receive workplace updates and notifications Whether you’re arriving for the day or moving between spaces, KastlePresence makes workplace access simple and secure. At Home For residents, KastlePresence provides convenient access to your residential building and amenities. - Unlock residential entrances and amenity spaces - Access common areas like gyms, lounges, or shared amenities - Receive announcements from building management - Enjoy secure access without physical keys or fobs KastlePresence helps simplify everyday living by putting secure building access on your phone. Trusted Security KastlePresence runs on Kastle’s trusted security platform used by leading workplaces, commercial properties, and residential communities, delivering enterprise-grade protection for people and buildings. Who Can Use This App KastlePresence is for users whose workplace or residential community uses Kastle security services. Features may vary by organization. Activation instructions are provided by your administrator or property manager. System Requirements: iPhone 6S or later, with Bluetooth enabled iOS 15 or later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Robin at every 3 weeks against KastlePresence's every 2 months. Robin also leads on rating (3.3 vs 3.1). KastlePresence's advantage is ratings volume (317 vs 53) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Robin holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KastlePresence has 317 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Robin's written reviews are positive against 20% of KastlePresence's.
Robin ships an update every 3 weeks, KastlePresence every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Robin | KastlePresence |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (53 ratings) — better | 3.1 (317 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews — better | 20.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 53 | 317 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 302 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robin Powered, Inc | Kastle Systems |
Customer experience
Robin
KastlePresence
Bugs and requests
Robin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
KastlePresence
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch or during use
- Login screen freezes and won't proceed
- Incompatibility with iOS 11, 12, and newer versions
- App closes immediately after launching
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
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- Door unlock button produces spinning icon with no action
- Keyboard doesn't disappear after PIN entry, blocking continue button
- App logs users out frequently requiring re-authentication
- Update process fails mid-upgrade
- Verification codes don't work
- Registration fails with 'request did not go through' error
- Carousel effects at lobby access points prevent selection
- Elevator section doesn't respond to touch commands
- Hands-free functionality stops working after updates
Requested features
7 requests- Apple Watch companion app (most frequently requested)
- Apple Wallet integration
- Background operation without opening app
- Improved range and sensitivity settings
- Option to disable wallet access prompts
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- Dark mode
- Wearable device support
In-app purchases
Robin
No in-app purchases
KastlePresence
No in-app purchases








