Comparison

OpenKey vs michigo

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

Head to head
About

OpenKey

Unlock hotel rooms worldwide using your smartphone as a secure digital key. Access your room instantly, share keys with companions, and manage your stay with features like check-out details and hotel information.

Highlights
  • Instant room access
  • Digital key sharing
  • Contact hotel operations
  • View check-out details
  • Room number displayed
  • Explore hotel amenities
  • Request check-out
Features
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Introducing the latest release of the OpenKey Guest mobile app! Access hotel rooms worldwide with a secure and convenient digital key directly on your smartphone. With the OpenKey app, you can enjoy the following features: - Instant Room Access: Easily unlock your guest room with a simple touch of a button. No more fumbling with keycards or waiting in line at the front desk. - Key Sharing: Share your digital key with up to 4 other guests, making it easier for your travel companions to access the room. - Contact Hotel: Contact the hotel operations team for any additional needs during your stay, like extra pillows or towels, potential reservation details, and questions that may arise. - Check-Out Details: View your check-out date and time on the mobile key, helping you stay organized and plan your departure effortlessly. - Room Number on Mobile Key: Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying a keycard jacket. Your room number is conveniently displayed on the mobile key, allowing for a streamlined and hassle-free experience. - Hotel Exploration: Discover hotel amenities, dining options, and other features through the app. Get a comprehensive overview of everything your hotel has to offer. - Check-Out Request: Send a check-out request directly from your mobile key screen. Simplify the check-out process and save valuable time.

About

michigo

Features
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michiGo is a playful way to discover memorable places and keep track of the experiences that matter to you. Explore a curated collection of cafés, restaurants, museums, galleries, parks, cultural destinations, and other remarkable places. Browse the map or let michiGo suggest somewhere to go with a roll of the dice. With michiGo, you can: • Discover curated places in supported cities • Get directions and estimated travel times • Check in when you visit a place • Save favorites for later • Add personal notes and photos • Keep a private travel log of your visits • Sync your activity across devices • Access previously synced activity while offline You can explore places without creating an account. When you are ready to save activity, sign in with Apple, Google, or a verified phone number. Create a unique username and keep your travel memories connected to your account. Whether you are exploring your own city or visiting somewhere new, michiGo helps you spend less time deciding and more time discovering.

Screenshots

OpenKey4 screens
michigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenKey at 14.0 against michigo's 18.0. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenKey versus michigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenKeymichigo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOPENKEY, INC.moonshot la

Bugs and requests

OpenKey

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Fails to unlock doors sometimes
  • Issues with updating and reinstalling

Requested features

2 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Improved error handling and troubleshooting

michigo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OpenKey

No in-app purchases

None

michigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenKey free?
OpenKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is michigo free?
michigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenKey or michigo have ads?
Neither OpenKey nor michigo shows ads.

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