Comparison

Nuki Smart Lock vs PlantBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Nuki Smart Lock

Transform your smartphone into a secure digital key for your home. Grant and manage access for family and friends, and monitor who enters and when. Enjoy convenient features like automatic unlocking and locking, with easy DIY installation and smart home integration.

Highlights
  • Turn phone into a key
  • Share access permissions
  • Activity log
  • Auto Unlock/Lock
  • Night Mode
  • Smart Home integration
  • DIY installation
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a key – with Nuki Nuki: The retrofittable, smart door lock. Innovated in Austria – manufactured in Europe. APP REPLACES KEYS Turn your smart devices into keys. With the free Nuki app, you can open your door with your iPhone or your Apple Watch. Open the door with just one click, even remotely. SHARING KEYS Share access permissions with the Nuki app. Simple and secure. You decide who has access. With the activity log you always know who unlocked your door and when. SMART FEATURES Auto Unlock: Your door opens automatically when you come home. Auto Lock: Automatic locking, form maximum security. Night Mode: Activate various safety features during the night. Customize the night mode to your needs. SMART HOME INTEGRATIONS Easy and fast integration into your existing Smart Home. Thanks to Matter Nuki Smart Locks are compatible with most Smart Home systems. Matter ensures an easy and fast integration. EASY DIY INSTALLATION You can install the Nuki Smart Lock yourself within a few minutes. The Nuki app supports you with a step-by-step guide. See if Nuki is compatible with your door here: www.nuki.io/check SMART ACCESSOIRES The Nuki ecosystem offers you a variety of accessoires. Open fast via fingerprint or entry code with the Nuki Keypad 2 or simple and easy via button with the Nuki Fob. No smartphone needed. Get your Smart Lock now directly in our online shop: https://shop.nuki.io/ We’d love to hear from you. If you have questions about Nuki products please contact us at contact@nuki.io, or visit us on social media.

About

PlantBuddy

Features
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PlantBuddy helps you keep every plant healthy and thriving. • Build your plant collection and keep notes on each one • Never forget to water with simple reminders • Track care for houseplants, herbs, and your garden • A clean, friendly layout that's easy to use every day • Works offline — no account, no sign-up required Greener, happier plants start here. Download PlantBuddy free today.

Screenshots

Nuki Smart Lock4 screens
PlantBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nuki Smart Lock at none against PlantBuddy's 1. Nuki Smart Lock also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PlantBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nuki Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nuki Smart Lock versus PlantBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuki Smart LockPlantBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (518 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings518 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size298 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuki Home Solutions GmbHBEK Service LTD

Bugs and requests

Nuki Smart Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable geofencing
  • Inconsistent unlock/lock functionality
  • Buggy app updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved battery status monitoring
  • Customizable auto-lock/unlock timers
  • Stronger HomeKit/Alexa integration
  • Ability to create/share access codes

PlantBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nuki Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PlantBuddy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Nuki Smart Lock free?
Nuki Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlantBuddy free?
PlantBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nuki Smart Lock or PlantBuddy have ads?
PlantBuddy shows ads; Nuki Smart Lock does not.

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