Comparison

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock vs Arpha Plus

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

Head to head
About

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock

Control and manage your smart lock remotely using your iPhone or iPad. This app facilitates installation, setup, and customization, allowing voice commands and scheduled access for users.

Highlights
  • Siri Voice Control
  • Remote Access
  • Lock Monitoring
  • User Code Management
  • Scheduled Access
Features
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Download the Premis app for use with the Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, made by Kwikset. This app will guide you through the installation, set up, and overall customization of your Premis Smart Lock. This lock and app will work with the Apple HomeKit platform so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to control and manage your lock! • Siri® Voice Control – Lock and unlock your door using Siri voice commands. For example, “Siri unlock my front door.” • Remote Access – Control and monitor lock status from anywhere using the Premis app and Apple TV®. • Lock Monitoring – View lock activity, history, and status notifications when lock is used via the Premis App • User Code Management – Easily send, add, delete, or disable user codes. Schedule access for certain times/days.

About

Arpha Plus

Control and monitor your smart home security devices remotely. Receive instant notifications, manage access for family, and check lock status. Features AI-powered recognition and biometric unlocking for enhanced safety and convenience.

Highlights
  • Remote lock status check
  • Unlock via palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode
  • Real-time activity alerts
  • Manage multiple locks and locations
  • AI-powered recognition
  • Share access with family
Features
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Smarter Access. Safer Living. Note that this app is compatible with specific models. Please use the QR Code supplied with the box. Stay connected to your home—wherever you are—with Arpha Plus, the intelligent app that puts smart security and convenience at your fingertips. Whether you’re checking who entered, sharing access with family, or confirming your door is locked, Arpha Plus keeps you in control. With seamless integration to Arpha Smart Locks, you can unlock using your palm, face, fingerprint, or passcode, view real-time lock status, and receive instant notifications when someone comes home. Experience a new level of security and simplicity powered by AI and advanced biometrics. What you can do with Arpha Plus: -Instantly check your door’s lock and battery status -View unlock records and get real-time activity alerts -Manage multiple locks and locations from one app -Customize settings and authorize remote access easily -Enjoy smarter security through AI-powered recognition Whether you’re home, at work, or on the go, Arpha Plus keeps your world within reach — secure, seamless, and beautifully simple. Products using this platform include: AL501, AL601, AL505C, DF360, Doorbell Duo, Aku, Aku Inside

Screenshots

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock4 screens
Arpha Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arpha Plus at every 5 weeks against Kwikset Premis Smart Lock's every 35 months. Kwikset Premis Smart Lock's advantage is rating (1.7 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (395 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kwikset Premis Smart Lock has 395 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Kwikset Premis Smart Lock's written reviews are positive against 10% of Arpha Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock ships an update every 35 months, Arpha Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kwikset Premis Smart Lock versus Arpha Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKwikset Premis Smart LockArpha Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (395 ratings) — better1.4 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings395 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB152 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKwikset CorporationFuwei Global Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock

All ratings390 ratings
Positive14.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative81.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative79.2%

Arpha Plus

All ratings22 ratings
Positive4.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative90.9%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative85.0%

Bugs and requests

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to detect or connect to lock
  • Lock disappearing from HomeKit after iOS updates
  • Inability to manage users and access codes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved battery life monitoring
  • More detailed lock activity history
  • Native notifications for lock events
  • Better compatibility with newer iOS versions

Arpha Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kwikset Premis Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

None

Arpha Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kwikset Premis Smart Lock free?
Kwikset Premis Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arpha Plus free?
Arpha Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kwikset Premis Smart Lock or Arpha Plus?
Kwikset Premis Smart Lock is rated higher. Kwikset Premis Smart Lock averages 1.7 out of 5 from 395 ratings, while Arpha Plus averages 1.4 from 22 ratings.
Do Kwikset Premis Smart Lock or Arpha Plus have ads?
Neither Kwikset Premis Smart Lock nor Arpha Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kwikset Premis Smart Lock or Arpha Plus?
Kwikset Premis Smart Lock ships an update every 35 months, and Arpha Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kwikset Premis Smart Lock was updated on October 29, 2026 and Arpha Plus on October 27, 2026.

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