Comparison

Schlage Home vs Latch App

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

Head to head
About

Schlage Home

Control and monitor your Schlage smart locks remotely from anywhere. Manage access codes, view lock history, and receive notifications for enhanced home security and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Manage access codes
  • View lock history
  • Customizable notifications
  • Schedule access
  • Smart home integration
Features
Currently charting
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For over a century, Schlage has been trusted by millions of homes to help protect what matters most – peace of mind. The Schlage Home app lets you control and monitor your home from anywhere when your Schlage locks are paired to a home WiFi network. Through a secure, encrypted connection, easily lock and unlock your doors with the touch of a button, conveniently manage multiple homes, schedule unique access codes for trusted users, view lock history, and pair your Schlage locks with leading smart home systems. This app works with the Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt, Schlage Encode™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Lever, Schlage Arrive™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt, and Schlage Sense® Smart Deadbolt. The Schlage Home app for Apple Watch works with the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt and Lever, allowing users to lock/unlock and check the status of their locks from the Schlage Home app on their Apple Watch. SCHLAGE ENCODE PLUS SMART WIFI DEADBOLT, SCHLAGE ENCODE SMART WIFI DEADBOLT AND LEVER, AND SCHLAGE ARRIVE SMART WIFI DEADBOLT These locks feature built-in WiFi, so you don’t need to purchase additional hubs or accessories for remote access. When your lock is paired to your smartphone and connected to your home’s WiFi network, conveniently use the Schlage Home app to: - Lock/unlock; Check your lock’s status from anywhere - Manage up to 250 unique access codes per lock (up to 100 codes for Schlage Encode Plus) - Schedule access codes as always-on, recurring at specific times/days, or temporary with a specific start and end date/time - Share virtual keys for full administrative access or guest lock/unlock only access - View lock history log - Customize push notifications to be alerted if specific access codes are used and when your door is locked/unlocked - Select time delay for auto-locking - Receive low battery advance warnings - Set built-in alarm warnings (excluding Schlage Arrive) - Pair with leading smart home speakers and ecosystems SCHLAGE ENCODE PLUS SMART WIFI DEADBOLT + APPLE HOME In addition to the features & benefits above, the Schlage Encode Plus deadbolt works with Apple Home. After creating an account with Schlage, use the Schlage Home app to pair your lock with the Apple Home app to: - Create an Apple home key in the Wallet app for easy, secure access to your home using your iPhone or Apple Watch - Create and manage always-on access codes in your Apple Home app - Lock/unlock your deadbolt from your iPhone and Apple Watch - Use Siri voice control to operate and check the status of your lock - Make your lock part of automations or control it with the Apple Home app remotely when used with a HomePod or Apple TV set up as a home hub SCHLAGE SENSE SMART DEADBOLT The Schlage Sense deadbolt features Bluetooth technology, allowing you to easily use your smartphone with the Schlage Home app to, within Bluetooth range: - Lock/unlock and check your lock’s status - Manage up to 30 unique access codes per lock - Schedule access codes as always-on or recurring at specific times/days - Share virtual keys for full administrative access or guest lock/unlock only access - View lock history log - Select time delay for auto-locking - Set built-in alarm warnings based on the type of disturbance detected You must pair with a Schlage Sense WiFi Adapter and your home WiFi network to: - Control and monitor your lock remotely - Pair with leading smart home speakers and ecosystems - Receive push notifications when specific access codes are used or when your door is locked/unlocked - Make your Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt accessible when you are away from home with Apple Home. Remotely control and automate your lock with the Apple Home app when used with a HomePod, Apple TV or iPad set up as a home hub The Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt is not supported by the Schlage Home app. Visit Schlage’s website for more information on compatible home hubs and apps for the Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt. Works best in iPhone 11 or newer.

About

Latch App

This app provides keyless entry for modern buildings, allowing users to unlock doors via a Doorcode or the app. It enables instant access for guests and services, and logs all entry activity.

Highlights
  • Keyless building access
  • Unlock with Doorcode or app
  • Grant temporary access
  • Automated access for services
  • Activity logging
Features
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Latch is the first smart access system that eliminates keys and automates access for everything that needs to happen at a modern building. Open your door with a Doorcode or an app, instantly provide access to all of your favorite people and services through smart Doorcodes, and record everything that happens while you’re away. Use of the app requires Latch hardware to be installed at your building. To learn more about our products visit www.latch.com. Privacy Policy: https://www.latch.com/privacy-policy Support Email: support@latch.com

Screenshots

Schlage Home4 screens
Latch App4 screens

Verdict

The call

Schlage Home and Latch App both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 35% of Schlage Home's written reviews are positive against 17% of Latch App's. Schlage Home also leads on chart position (#183 vs unranked). Latch App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.7). 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Schlage Home against 4.7 for Latch App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252K and 155K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Schlage Home's written reviews are positive against 17% of Latch App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Schlage Home ships an update every 6 weeks, Latch App every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Schlage Home versus Latch App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchlage HomeLatch App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (252K ratings) — better4.7 (155K ratings)
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews — better17.3% of reviews
Number of ratings252K — better155K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchlage Lock CompanyLatchable, Inc.

Customer experience

Schlage Home

All ratings249,699 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,040 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.6%

Latch App

All ratings154,840 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews433 reviews
Positive17.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative70.4%

User reviews

Schlage Home

From 252K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to install and set up
  • 🔒 Reliable and secure
  • 👍 Convenient remote access
  • 💡 Useful features like auto-lock and multiple user codes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and unreliable app
  • 🔋 Poor battery life
  • 👎 Difficult to add/manage users and codes
  • 🔍 Limited history and status visibility

Latch App

From 155K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote unlocking
  • 🔒 Secure access control
  • 👍 Ability to share access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • ⏱️ Slow unlock times
  • 🔋 Rapid battery drain
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

Bugs and requests

Schlage Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Firmware update failures
  • Inconsistent lock/unlock status reporting
  • Disconnection from Wi-Fi network

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to schedule auto-lock/unlock
  • Customizable notifications and alerts
  • Integration with other smart home platforms
  • Better user management and code control

Latch App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent door recognition
  • Session timeouts causing lockouts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Customizable access permissions
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Offline mode for emergencies

In-app purchases

None

Schlage Home

No in-app purchases

None

Latch App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schlage Home free?
Schlage Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Latch App free?
Latch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Schlage Home or Latch App?
Schlage Home is rated higher. Schlage Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 252K ratings, while Latch App averages 4.7 from 155K ratings.
Do Schlage Home or Latch App have ads?
Neither Schlage Home nor Latch App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schlage Home or Latch App?
Schlage Home ships an update every 6 weeks, and Latch App every 2 months. Most recently, Schlage Home was updated on November 3, 2026 and Latch App on November 3, 2026.

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