Comparison

Nexkey vs Lockly Manager

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

Head to head
About

Nexkey

Manage access to your business spaces effortlessly using your iPhone or Apple Watch. This app eliminates the need for physical keys, allowing you to control entry to offices, meeting rooms, and garages. Schedule access for users and monitor who enters your space and when.

Highlights
  • Keyless entry with iPhone/Apple Watch
  • Access management for multiple spaces
  • Scheduled access for unlimited users
  • Access logging and history
  • Security alerts for unexpected access
  • Remote door unlocking
Features
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Welcome to the future of keyless access. Bring simplified access management to your business. No more frustrating keys or keycards, unlock the door with your iPhone or Apple Watch. Manage access to your main entry, private office, meeting room, and garage. Schedule when keys can be used for unlimited users. Know who accessed your space and when. Rest assured with security alerts when access occurs at unexpected times. Remotely unlock doors for your guests. Any door can be made smart with Nexkey. Requires Nexkey hardware.

About

Lockly Manager

Manage smart lock access for properties. Grant or revoke permissions for residents, guests, and service teams remotely. Track entry and exit activity for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Remote access management
  • Grant/revoke permissions
  • Activity logs
  • Manage multiple properties
  • Seamless smart lock integration
Features
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For property managers and installers of LocklyPRO. Unlock the future of secure access management with the Lockly Manager app, designed specifically for property managers, installers and service teams. Combined with the wide array of LocklyPRO solution for every door, seamlessly integrates with Lockly's advanced smart lock technology, providing total control over your property’s security. Easily manage access permissions for unit owners, guests, and service crews, granting or revoking access remotely to ensure your property remains secure at all times. Manage their locks regardless of technical expertise. Whether you oversee multiple buildings or a single property, LocklyPRO enables you to manage all your locks from one convenient platform, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency. Enjoy a peace of mind with comprehensive activity logs that track who enters and exits your property, allowing you to monitor access patterns and enhance security with a complete view of unlock history. To learn more about Lockly’s innovative smart locks and services, contact prosales@Lockly.com.

Screenshots

Nexkey4 screens
Lockly Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nexkey at 4.8 against Lockly Manager's 4.2. Nexkey also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and ratings volume (654 vs 60). Lockly Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

Nexkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nexkey has 654 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Nexkey's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lockly Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nexkey versus Lockly Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexkeyLockly Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (654 ratings) — better4.2 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings654 — better60
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB259 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNexkeyPIN GENIE LIMITED

Customer experience

Nexkey

All ratings654 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Lockly Manager

All ratings60 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nexkey

No in-app purchases

None

Lockly Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nexkey free?
Nexkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockly Manager free?
Lockly Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nexkey or Lockly Manager?
Nexkey is rated higher. Nexkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while Lockly Manager averages 4.2 from 60 ratings.
Do Nexkey or Lockly Manager have ads?
Neither Nexkey nor Lockly Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nexkey or Lockly Manager?
Nexkey ships an update monthly, and Lockly Manager monthly. Most recently, Nexkey was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lockly Manager on October 15, 2026.

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