Comparison

JustIN Mobile vs Chirp Access

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

Head to head
About

JustIN Mobile

This app allows users to manage building access using their smartphone. It provides digital keys for doors, elevators, and car park barriers, eliminating the need for physical keys and simplifying access control across multiple locations.

Highlights
  • Smartphone-based digital keys
  • Manage access to doors, elevators, barriers
  • Multi-site and multi-application support
  • Eliminates lost key issues
  • User-friendly interface
  • Store multiple digital keys
Features
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Salto JustIN Mobile access technology simplifies the users and dynamic key management process of users in a building. Receiving a key generated electronically on their smartphone, previously identified and authorized by the system, they can unlock the assigned doors from the JustIN Mobile app by selecting the appropriate key. Technologically cutting-edge, JustIN Mobile means the end of lost key hassles, expenses and waste. Plus, the technology isn't limited to one building or hotel room - it can also be used by staff and users on multiple sites for any kind of access types like main entrance doors, elevators, car park barriers, meeting rooms, etc. Combined with user-convenient features such as user friendly design or multi key possibilities to use the same app in different buildings, locations and for different applications, JustIN Mobile access control technology simplifies card issuing, fob and traditional PIN code management that can be lost, forgotten or broken by offering flexibility for diverse applications. People do not forget their phones as they forget their keys and, if lost, they are replaced rapidly. This is a major benefit for administrators, clients, and users. About Salto Systems: Salto is a leading global access solutions provider, part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM. We develop pioneering facility access, identity management and electronic locking technology that ensures seamless, reliable and secure experiences. Through close customer relationships and innovative solutions, our global team of experts create timeless and meaningful products that positively impact people and planet. Stay connected with @saltosystems Salto Systems never ceases to improve! Stay tuned to our social networks to discover the features included in the new version of our JustIN Mobile app. No more hard decisions to make! You can now save multiple digital keys and access different premises with the new version of JustIN. @saltosystems #JustIN #AccessControl

About

Chirp Access

This app allows residents of multifamily and student housing to open doors, gates, and garages using their mobile device. It also enables remote access granting for guests and service providers, eliminating the need for physical keys and fobs.

Highlights
  • Open doors, gates, and garages with mobile device
  • Remotely grant access to guests
  • Grant access to service providers
  • Eliminates key and fob requirements
  • Smart access for multifamily housing
Features
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Chirp is a smart access solution for individuals living in multifamily and student housing communities. Chirp enables you to open any door, gate or garage using a mobile device and makes it easy to remotely grant access to friends, guest and service providers. Chirp liberates both residents and property management from the key and fob access nightmare. Use of the app requires Chirp-compatible hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.chirpsystems.com.

Screenshots

JustIN Mobile4 screens
Chirp Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JustIN Mobile at 4.6 against Chirp Access's 2.0. JustIN Mobile also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 10%) and ratings volume (5K vs 654). 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

JustIN Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JustIN Mobile has 5K ratings behind it against 654, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of JustIN Mobile's written reviews are positive against 10% of Chirp Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JustIN Mobile versus Chirp Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJustIN MobileChirp Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5K ratings) — better2.0 (654 ratings)
Positive reviews25.1% of reviews — better9.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5K — better654
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalto SystemsChirp

Customer experience

JustIN Mobile

All ratings4,266 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews291 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative60.1%

Chirp Access

All ratings642 ratings
Positive20.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative72.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive9.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative78.3%

User reviews

JustIN Mobile

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Works great
  • 🔑 Convenient digital key
  • 🔍 Helpful widget feature

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🔒 Frequent lock-outs
  • ⏱️ Slow performance
  • 📱 No Apple Watch support

Chirp Access

From 654 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient keyless access
  • 🔒 Secure community entry
  • 👍 Useful for letting in guests/deliveries

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Significant battery drain
  • 👎 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
  • 👎 Inconsistent performance across doors/gates
  • 👎 Lack of backup physical keys/fobs

Bugs and requests

JustIN Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keys randomly expire
  • Widget not working on latest iOS
  • Verification codes not received

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Apple Watch app
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet
  • Improve guest access sharing

Chirp Access

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Spaceship mode rarely works as intended
  • Favorites list doesn't always load properly
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth detection and connectivity

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • CarPlay integration for gate access
  • Siri/voice control for door/gate opening
  • Ability to add front door to favorites
  • Improved UI/UX, especially for frequently used actions

In-app purchases

None

JustIN Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Chirp Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JustIN Mobile free?
JustIN Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chirp Access free?
Chirp Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JustIN Mobile or Chirp Access?
JustIN Mobile is rated higher. JustIN Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Chirp Access averages 2.0 from 654 ratings.
Do JustIN Mobile or Chirp Access have ads?
Neither JustIN Mobile nor Chirp Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JustIN Mobile or Chirp Access?
JustIN Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chirp Access every 6 weeks. Most recently, JustIN Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and Chirp Access on October 21, 2026.

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