Comparison

Schlage Home vs Lexus

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 smart locks remotely for enhanced home security and convenience. Manage access codes, view activity logs, and receive real-time notifications from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Manage access codes
  • View lock history
  • Customizable notifications
  • Auto-lock scheduling
  • 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

Lexus

Manage your Lexus vehicle remotely with this app. Start your engine, lock doors, schedule service, and access navigation and roadside assistance. Stay connected to your car for convenience and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote engine start/stop
  • Remote door lock/unlock
  • Service scheduling and health tracking
  • Cloud-based navigation
  • Roadside assistance support
  • Digital owner's manuals
Features
Currently charting
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Stay Connected. Stay in Control. With the Lexus App. The Lexus app makes it easy to manage your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Designed for convenience, safety, and peace of mind, the app lets you stay connected to your Lexus like never before. Key Lexus Interface Features (1): Remote Connect – Start or stop your engine, and lock or unlock your doors, among other features, including Digital Key (2) and Last Parked Location Service Connect and Maintenance Made Simple – Schedule service with your Lexus Dealer and track your vehicle’s health Drive Connect – Map your route using Cloud navigation, Live agent support via Destination Assist, and Voice commands like “Hey Lexus. Take me home” will help you get where you want to be Safety Connect includes Roadside Assistance Support - press the SOS button inside your Lexus for enhanced roadside assistance. The “Assist 24/7” button on the dashboard allows you to get roadside assistance support by phone (2) Owner Resources – Access your vehicle’s owner’s manual and warranty guides Log in or create an account and enroll in your included trials (3) to explore the Connected Services (1) available on select Lexus models (2). Experience smarter, more connected driving, available through the Lexus app. (1) Lexus Interface Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Services depend on 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without anyone or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Further, if and when 4G network changes or is discontinued, or the underlying technology required to support service becomes obsolete, then the Lexus Interface Services will not work, and Lexus will need to discontinue impacted services. Services require account registration through the Lexus app and acceptance of the Lexus Interface Terms of Use: For the U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico: https://www.lexus.com/privacyvts/images/doc/Lexus%20-%20Connected%20Services%20Terms%20of%20Use.pdf. Data charges may apply. For Lexus Interface Services’ vehicle-generated data collection, use, sharing and retention practices and agreements, see Your Privacy Rights | Lexus.com For México: Privacy Notice: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[aviso_de_privacidad_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true Terms & Conditions: https://www.lexus.mx/connected-services?link[terminos_y_condiciones_ENG][SHOW_PAGE]=true (2) Available services vary by vehicle, subscription type, region, and select markets. (3) All trials begin on original purchase or lease date of new vehicle, with the exception of Wi-Fi for which trial begins at time of activation. Paid subscription required after trial (if applicable).

Screenshots

Schlage Home4 screens
Lexus4 screens

Verdict

The call

Schlage Home and Lexus both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of Lexus's written reviews are positive against 35% of Schlage Home's. 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 4.9 for Lexus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 252K and 338K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Schlage Home's written reviews are positive against 46% of Lexus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Schlage Home versus Lexus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSchlage HomeLexus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (252K ratings)4.9 (338K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.4% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252K338K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#190#159 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.717.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB631 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchlage Lock CompanyLexus, a Division of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Customer experience

Schlage Home

All ratings252,005 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews1,040 reviews
Positive35.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative53.6%

Lexus

All ratings329,372 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews1,983 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative41.4%

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

Lexus

From 338K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great EV
  • 👍 Helpful app features
  • 👍 Wonderful car for senior woman
  • 👍 Happy with new Lexus and app
  • 👍 App finally working

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Hard to purchase EV
  • 🐛 Needs work
  • 🐛 Slow to activate features
  • 🐛 Unintuitive layout
  • 🐛 Useless features

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

Lexus

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App logging out frequently
  • Remote start and unlock features not working consistently
  • Vehicle status information not updating accurately
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Connectivity issues between app and vehicle
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  • Incompatibility with older vehicles

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow setting temperature through app
  • Ability to control climate, windows, moonroof through app
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet for digital key
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve app responsiveness and reliability
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  • Provide better notifications and alerts
  • Integrate with Apple Widgets
  • Allow remote control of more vehicle functions

In-app purchases

None

Schlage Home

No in-app purchases

None

Lexus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Schlage Home free?
Schlage Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexus free?
Lexus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Schlage Home or Lexus?
Lexus is rated higher. Schlage Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 252K ratings, while Lexus averages 4.9 from 338K ratings.
Do Schlage Home or Lexus have ads?
Neither Schlage Home nor Lexus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Schlage Home or Lexus?
Schlage Home ships an update monthly, and Lexus monthly. Most recently, Schlage Home was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lexus on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Schlage Home or Lexus?
Schlage Home currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Lexus at #159. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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