Latch App vs SmartRent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Keyless building access
- Unlock with Doorcode or app
- Grant temporary access
- Automated access for services
- Activity logging
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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
SmartRent
Control your home remotely with this app. Manage door locks, thermostats, and create custom schedules for energy savings. Grant temporary access codes and automate routines for ultimate convenience.
- Remote lock/unlock and thermostat control
- Custom thermostat schedules
- Time-bound access codes
- Home automation routines
- Voice command integration
- Leak alerts
- Activity logs
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Welcome to SmartRent! The SmartRent App, designed with your experience in mind, puts comfort, control, and convenience in the palm of your hand. With custom controls, settings and more, it makes “there’s no place like home” ring even truer. You’ll love the ability to: - Lock and unlock your door or adjust your thermostat from anywhere - Create custom schedules for your thermostat to save money and energy - Grant unique, time-bound access codes to family, friends, and service providers - Set up automations to simplify daily routines - Issue voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant - Be alerted immediately of possible leaks in your home - Review your lock activity to see when guests or maintenance visited - Link your Ring account for one less app to manage - And more! Download the SmartRent App and start customizing your smart home! SmartRent - Opening Doors To A Smarter World
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: SmartRent at #198 against Latch App's unranked. Latch App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Latch App against 4.7 for SmartRent. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155K and 123K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Latch App's written reviews are positive against 15% of SmartRent's.
Latch App ships an update every 2 months, SmartRent monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Latch App | SmartRent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (155K ratings) — better | 4.7 (123K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews — better | 14.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 155K — better | 123K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #198 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Latchable, Inc. | Smartrent.com, LLC |
Customer experience
Latch App
SmartRent
User reviews
Latch App
From 155K App Store ratingsWhat 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
SmartRent
From 123K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient door lock control
- 👍 Good customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Thermostat issues (inaccurate readings, random on/off)
- 🐛 Unreliable door lock status
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- ⚠️ Forced installation by apartment complex
- ⏱️ Slow app response times
Bugs and requests
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
SmartRent
Reported bugs
3 issues- Thermostat not syncing with app
- Door lock showing wrong status
- App logging users out randomly
Requested features
3 requests- Integration with Apple Watch and HomeKit
- Ability to set custom lock codes
- Improved automation and scheduling options
In-app purchases
Latch App
No in-app purchases
SmartRent
No in-app purchases
