AirBolt vs RYOBI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirBolt
Manage smart locks, trackers, and cards for enhanced security and location services. Features include Bluetooth unlocking, access history, and real-time tracking for belongings, pets, or luggage. Receive alerts and share access with trusted individuals.
- Bluetooth smart lock unlocking
- Real-time GPS location tracking
- Access history logs
- Share device access with others
- Proximity alerts and alarms
- Find your phone feature
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The AirBolt App is used to managed your AirBolts. Our Products: *The AirBolt GPS Welcome to the best tracking experience of your life with the AirBolt GPS Tracker. This advanced device raises the bar for navigational technology, providing pinpoint accuracy for your location data at all times. Ideal for personal belongings or business assets, the AirBolt GPS Tracker offers you the most precise, real-time tracking information and an array of useful features. *The Truly Smart Portable Lock: A Bluetooth-Enabled Smart Travel Sized Lock which talks to your phone to unlock. No more keys, no more combinations! It's secure, it can help find your luggage if you lose it and you can share access with friends and family. *The AirBolt Card: A credit card like tracker that is your perfect companion to help locate anything you attach or slip it into. Some App features include: *Easy Travel Lock access: Once the app is downloaded, simply register and pair your AirBolt with your phone. In simple mode, you can just walk up to your AirBolt, press the left button on it, and it will unlock for you – because it knows it is you! You can then explore the advanced unlocking/locking features of the AirBolt including High Security modes. *Find your Phone - AirBolt Card Only Can't find your phone, simply double press your AirBolt Shield to make it ring! *History: The AirBolt tracks access history. You can see who has locked and unlocked your AirBolt – including if it was unlocked by the TSA! *Share with Family & Friends: You can share access to your AirBolt to anyone you like. It’s really simple and you can even select the duration of time they have access for. With the ability to revoke access as well, you’ll always have control over who uses your AirBolt. *Location Tracking No more lost pets, bikes, items and bags etc! With the AirBolt app, you can see the latest location with the GPS or last known location if using the Lock/Card of your AirBolt which can help find your pet/bag (or whatever you have put it on) if you lose it. *Notifications/Alarms and Geo-fencing Get push or email notification on movement, temperature, SOS etc, play sounds to find your AirBolt quicker and even set up Geo-fencing with AirBolt GPS *Proximity Alerts If the AirBolt gets too far away from you, you can also set off an alarm. Stop those nifty thief’s from running away from your items. Furthermore, when in range, use the Proximity bar you can see how far the AirBolt is from you. No more waiting around in the hustle and bustle of the luggage carousel, for your baggage to arrive. Take a seat, relax and when the app shows your AirBolt is in range, grab your stuff and you are good to go! Manage TSA Access - Smart Travel Lock Only Not only can you see when TSA has accessed the AirBolt but now you can even disable their access should you be travelling to a non-TSA region or not need the access capability. *And Much more! The AirBolt’s app is packed full of features, enjoy exploring them all and for more information, do visit www.theairbolt.com Note: Features will vary depending on the product you are using.
RYOBI
Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.
- Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning
- Monitor and manage connected tools
- View tool status and metrics
- Access product manuals and resources
- Explore product catalog and details
- Find nearest retailer
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YOUR ALL-IN-ONE TOOL MANAGEMENT APP Effortlessly manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with our app, designed to streamline your experience from registration to connected control. Whether you're registering your latest purchase, keeping tabs on your connected tools, or exploring our extensive product catalog, this app simplifies it all. KEY FEATURES: 1. HOME DASHBOARD - Stay updated with the latest product releases, seasonal promotions, and personalized recommendations based on your tools and usage. - Quickly view the status and key metrics of active tools at a glance. - Discover accessories, tips, and promotions that help you get the most out of your tools. 2. TOOL BOX - Simplified product registration with OCR technology and barcode scanning to save time and improve accuracy. - Access warranty claims and repair programs with ease to protect your investments. - Quickly find post-purchase resources, such as product manuals, assembly instructions, and relevant accessories. 3. CONNECTED TOOLS - Monitor and manage all your RYOBI™ connected tools from one convenient hub. - View real-time updates tailored to each tool’s current state, such as charge levels, runtime, or error notifications. - Rename tools, share access, update firmware, and track last-known locations directly from the app. - Consolidated functionality from the RYOBI™ Riding Mower, Ryobi™ GenControl™, and RYOBI™ Hyper Charger apps into one platform, supporting all future connected tools. 4. EXPLORE PRODUCTS - Quickly scan barcodes or price labels to instantly access product details while shopping. - Browse the full RYOBI™ product catalog with detailed specifications and features. 5. ACCOUNT & SETTINGS - Manage your profile, update personal details, and access app preferences such as dark mode or offline mode. - Quickly locate the nearest retailer with the store locator. With the power to register products in seconds, control your connected tools with ease, and access exclusive recommendations and deals, this app is your ultimate companion for all things RYOBI™. Download now to streamline your tool management and maximize your productivity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RYOBI at 4.7 against AirBolt's 2.8. RYOBI also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 45). AirBolt's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (45% vs 30%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RYOBI holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYOBI has 13K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of AirBolt's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
AirBolt ships an update every 10 days, RYOBI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirBolt | RYOBI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (45 ratings) | 4.7 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews — better | 29.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AirBolt Pty Ltd | One World Technologies, Inc |
Customer experience
AirBolt
RYOBI
User reviews
AirBolt
From 45 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Innovative tracking feature
- 👍 Easy to manage multiple locks
- 🤝 Great customer service (when responsive)
- 📱 Seamless phone unlocking
- 🔒 Solid build quality
Room to improve
- ❌ Lock never works
- ❌ Bluetooth connection issues
- ❌ App doesn't connect
- ❌ Tracking card stopped working
- ❌ No refunds
RYOBI
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy registration process
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
- 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Poor user interface
Bugs and requests
AirBolt
Reported bugs
13 issues- Lock never works
- Bluetooth connection issues
- App doesn't connect
- Tracking card stopped working
- Firmware updates fail
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- App crashes frequently
- Login issues
- Payment issues
- Permission Denied error when sharing tracker
- App does not open
- Connection Timeout error
- Device bricked by updates
- Document Not Found pop-up alert
Requested features
9 requests- Improve app stability
- Ensure consistent app and web interface
- Implement MFA for better security
- Offer more alert tone options
- Fix Bluetooth connectivity issues
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- Ensure reliable firmware updates
- Improve tracking accuracy
- Provide timely customer support
- Honor refund requests
RYOBI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to get past login screen
- Failure to complete receipt uploads
- Incorrect product registration
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to delete registered products
- Support for older devices
In-app purchases
AirBolt
No in-app purchases
RYOBI
No in-app purchases









