# TTLock vs Imou Life

The clearest difference is rating: Imou Life at 4.3 against TTLock's 2.9. Imou Life also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (38% vs 25%). TTLock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Imou Life sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. TTLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Imou Life holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Imou Life has 4.8K ratings behind it against 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of TTLock's written reviews are positive against 38% of Imou Life's.

TTLock ships an update every 3 weeks, Imou Life fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TTLock | Imou Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (548 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttlock/id1033046018/reviews) | **[4.3 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imou-life/id1071165451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 548 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **37.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#104** |
| Size | 371 MB | 773 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Sciener Smart Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1360996795) | [Huacheng Network(hk) Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734340803) |

## What reviewers say

### TTLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttlock/id1033046018)

Unlock your doors using your smartphone via Bluetooth. This app requires compatible hardware to function. Contact support directly within the app for any inquiries.

**Highlights:** Unlock doors via Bluetooth, Requires compatible hardware, In-app support contact, Phone-based access control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features
- 🔒 Secure access
- 🤖 Integrates with Alexa

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain problems
- 🤯 Confusing instructions
- 🤖 Alexa integration not reliable
- 🤔 Can't see lock status

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Can't delete old locks from app
- Fingerprint scanner not working
- Remote unlock not functioning
- Passcode changes not syncing

**Requested features**

- Show lock/unlock status in app
- Add proximity unlock feature
- Improve Alexa integration
- Allow minute-level passcode scheduling
- Provide better customer support


### Imou Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imou-life/id1071165451)

**Currently charting:** #104 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Monitor your home and loved ones with this app, offering remote viewing, two-way talk, and intelligent alerts. Securely store footage in the cloud and easily share access with family.

**Highlights:** Remote live view and playback, Two-way audio communication, Intelligent AI human detection alerts, Cloud video storage, Device access sharing, Siren and spotlight control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic plan Monthly -1camera | $3.49 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly (1 camera) | $3.49 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly (2 camera) | $5.99 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly -2camera | $5.99 | per month |
| Imou Protect Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan Monthly (1 camera) | $6.99 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly (3 cameras) | $7.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan Monthly (2 cameras) | $9.49 | per month |
| Pro*1cam*Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly (4 cameras) | $12.00 | per month |
| Basic plan Monthly (5 cameras) | $14.90 | per month |
| Plus Plan Monthly (3 cameras) | $16.99 | per month |
| Basic plan Annual (1 camera) | $34.99 | per year |
| Basic plan Annual (2 cameras) | $64.99 | per year |
| Plus Plan Annual (1 camera) | $69.99 | per year |
| 1 GB Cellular Data*1 Month | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent image quality
- 🔒 Reliable security features
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 🐛 Unreliable notifications and motion detection
- 🐛 Playback and recording problems
- 🔒 Poor customer support and lack of troubleshooting options
- 💰 Subscription model and hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes after recent updates
- Inability to log in or access cameras remotely
- Incorrect time stamps on recorded footage
- Unresponsive or missing controls in the app

**Requested features**

- Improved motion detection and activity zones
- Continuous recording option without subscription
- Two-way audio support
- Ability to disable ads and subscription prompts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TTLock free?

TTLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Imou Life free?

Imou Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TTLock or Imou Life?

Imou Life is rated higher. TTLock averages 2.9 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while Imou Life averages 4.3 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do TTLock or Imou Life have ads?

TTLock shows ads; Imou Life does not.

### Which is updated more often, TTLock or Imou Life?

TTLock ships an update every 3 weeks, and Imou Life fortnightly. Most recently, TTLock was updated on October 26, 2026 and Imou Life on October 27, 2026.

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