# Ford™ vs Kwikset

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ford™ at fortnightly against Kwikset's every 3 months. Ford™ also leads on ratings volume (1.5M vs 61K) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). Kwikset's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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 — 4.8 for Ford™ against 4.8 for Kwikset. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ford™ has 1.5M ratings behind it against 61K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Ford™'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Kwikset's.

Ford™ ships an update fortnightly, Kwikset every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ford™ | Kwikset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford/id1095418609/reviews) | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwikset/id1465996742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5M** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ford Motor Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/466530590) | [ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779069863) |

## What reviewers say

### Ford™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ford/id1095418609)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your Ford vehicle's essentials from your smartphone. Control remote features, track vehicle stats, schedule service, and access electric vehicle charging information. Stay connected with your Ford's status and updates.

**Highlights:** Remote start, lock, unlock, Vehicle stats and GPS tracking, Schedule service appointments, Electric vehicle charging info, Connected services management, Over-the-air software updates

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Remote start and climate control
- 📊 Vehicle status and diagnostics
- 🔒 Secure locking/unlocking
- 🔍 Helpful vehicle location features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent remote start functionality
- 🔋 Significant battery drain on mobile devices
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🤔 Limited climate control and settings options
- 🔍 Inaccurate vehicle location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and login issues
- Syncing problems between app and vehicle
- Unreliable remote start and locking features
- Incorrect vehicle data and diagnostics

**Requested features**

- Ability to view locked/unlocked status
- Option to adjust climate settings remotely
- Integration with smart home/voice assistants
- Improved trip planning and charging station features
- Customizable notifications and alerts


### Kwikset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kwikset/id1465996742)

Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, manage guest access with custom codes, and receive instant security alerts. Integrate with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Remote lock monitoring and control, Guest access code management, Instant activity and security alerts, Multi-home and lock management, Smart home ecosystem integration (Wi-Fi, Matter), Encrypted data security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access
- 👍 Convenient remote control
- 👍 Helpful for short-term rentals
- 👍 Great design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery life problems
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Firmware update challenges
- 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to update firmware
- Inconsistent lock status reporting
- Pairing failures with Bluetooth and WiFi

**Requested features**

- Customizable notifications
- Ability to manage multiple locks
- Scheduled auto-lock feature
- Integration with smart home platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ford™ free?

Ford™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kwikset free?

Kwikset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ford™ or Kwikset?

Kwikset is rated higher. Ford™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Kwikset averages 4.8 from 61K ratings.

### Do Ford™ or Kwikset have ads?

Neither Ford™ nor Kwikset shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ford™ or Kwikset?

Ford™ ships an update fortnightly, and Kwikset every 3 months. Most recently, Ford™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Kwikset on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*