CLIQ Connect vs XT Air
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CLIQ Connect
Manage mechatronic locking systems remotely. Update authorizations for BLE-enabled keys and program keys with connected devices. Suitable for systems of all sizes.
- Remote authorization updates
- BLE enabled key management
- Key programming via mobile
- Scalable system support
- Mechatronic locking solution
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CLIQ is a versatile mechatronic locking solution suitable for small to very large systems. CLIQ Connect provides the possibility to remotely revalidate and update authorisations for a BLE enabled CLIQ key, anytime and anywhere. CLIQ Connect further supports updating keys with supported programming devices connected to the mobile device.
XT Air
This application allows administrators to program intelligent keys and collect audit information remotely. It's part of an electronic locking system for controlled access and enhanced security. The system offers a substantial return on investment for businesses.
- Remote intelligent key programming
- On-the-fly audit information collection
- Electronic locking system management
- Controlled access and accountability
- Stand-alone, network, WEB, mobile, and Bluetooth programming
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***Security Today Govie Award winner 2017*** “Administrators now have the option of programming their Intelligent Keys from any location within a cellular coverage area. “The Medeco XT Bluetooth Key combined with the award-winning Medeco XT Air application takes the concept of ‘intelligent keys’ to a whole new level”. The XT Air app for iOS connects directly to the XT Web Manager Security application, allowing administrators to program an Intelligent Key and collect audit information on the fly. This eliminates the need for the keyholder to have to travel to the office to get their keys programmed. Medeco XT is a complete electronic locking system and Intelligent Key System providing Controlled Access, Accountability, Physical Security, and System Management. More than just a way to protect your property, equipment and assets, Medeco XT is also a business tool that can lead to a substantial return on investment. Key Features • Small, robust electronic key with stainless steel housing • Intelligent key holds all access and schedule data • Rechargeable battery, up to 1,800 openings per charge (when cylinder unlock time is set to .8 seconds) • Stand-alone, network, WEB, mobile and Bluetooth programming options Lock/Cylinder Features • No wiring required - all power is provided by the key • Indoor/Outdoor use - stainless steel shell construction • 2,000 audit events • Unauthorized key list • Variety of retrofit cylinder formats About Medeco: Founded in 1968 and based in Salem, Va., Medeco is a market leader in mechanical and electronic locks and locking systems for security, safety, and control. The company’s customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers, and institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users. Visit www.medeco.com for additional information. About ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user demands for security, safety and convenience. For more information, visit http://www.assaabloy.com.
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Verdict
CLIQ Connect and XT Air both sit at 2.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 21% of CLIQ Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of XT Air's. XT Air's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
XT Air holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of CLIQ Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of XT Air's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CLIQ Connect ships an update every 6 months, XT Air every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | CLIQ Connect | XT Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (18 ratings) | 2.8 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASSA ABLOY AB | ASSA ABLOY High Security Group, Inc. |
Customer experience
CLIQ Connect
XT Air
In-app purchases
CLIQ Connect
No in-app purchases
XT Air
No in-app purchases









