Comparison

Lloyd's Plug vs BenchSentry

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

Head to head
About

Lloyd's Plug

Remotely control Lloyd's Wi-Fi plugs from your smartphone, anywhere in the world. Turn appliances on/off, set timers, extend Wi-Fi coverage, and protect your phone while charging.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Wi-Fi plugs
  • Turn appliances on/off
  • Program on/off timers
  • Extend Wi-Fi network coverage
  • Protect phone during charging
Features
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Lloyd’s Plug permite al usuario interactuar vía remota con uno o varios contactos WI-FI Modelo LC-1118 marca Lloyd’s desde un Smartphone y en cualquier parte del mundo. Mediante la aplicación, el usuario podrá configurar los contactos Wi-Fi a una red determinada y una vez añadidos los dispositivos al Smartphone, encender o apagar los aparatos eléctricos que se encuentren conectados a él, así como programar temporizadores para los mismos. La aplicación también ayudará al usuario a ampliar el campo de cobertura de la red Wi-Fi alrededor del contacto y a proteger el teléfono móvil durante su recarga. Lloyd’s Plug allows users to remotely control more than one Lloyd’s WI-FI plug Model No. LC-1118 from the Smartphone and anywhere in the World. This application will help to configure Wi-Fi plugs to the network and add them to the Smartphone. That way the user will be able to turn on and off any appliance connected to it, as well as program on/off timers for them. This app is also able to amplify the network coverage around the plug and protect user’s mobile during recharging it.

About

BenchSentry

Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.

Highlights
  • Package theft prevention
  • Manage tracking codes
  • Custom entry codes for guests
  • Real-time activity notifications
  • Supports all carriers
  • Home delivery service integration
Features
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).

Screenshots

Lloyd's Plug3 screens
BenchSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BenchSentry at 17% against Lloyd's Plug's 0%. BenchSentry also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Lloyd's Plug's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lloyd's Plug ships an update every 3 months, BenchSentry every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lloyd's Plug versus BenchSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLloyd's PlugBenchSentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFortune Tree Manufacturing Company LimitedOverhead Door Corporation

Customer experience

Lloyd's Plug

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral18.2%
Negative81.8%

BenchSentry

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Lloyd's Plug

No in-app purchases

None

BenchSentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lloyd's Plug free?
Lloyd's Plug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BenchSentry free?
BenchSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lloyd's Plug or BenchSentry have ads?
Neither Lloyd's Plug nor BenchSentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lloyd's Plug or BenchSentry?
Lloyd's Plug ships an update every 3 months, and BenchSentry every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lloyd's Plug was updated on October 12, 2026 and BenchSentry on October 6, 2026.

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