Comparison

Smart eLock vs NeonLock

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

Head to head
About

Smart eLock

Features
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Smart eLock, is the most economical way to provide secure and convenient control of your lock. Unlock the luggage by swiping from the Mobile App. When App is running in the Background mode you can activate auto unlock feature for pressing luggage's button to unlock within 3 feet ranges. Smart eLock has 27 sets of unique ID of the electronic Keys: Permanent Key: (For family members) -No expiration date -3 sets of keys (Administrator and 2 Masters) Guest key: -24 sets of sharing keys with an expiration date Product Features: Bluetooth Anti-Theft Luggage Zipper Security Lock - Your smartphone is smart key now. Unlock the luggage and auto lock for you. - Admin key has the ability to grant and revoke each key access for weeks, hours and minutes. - Admin key x 1, can share two Master keys and 12 sets of Guest key to other smartphones. - Master key x 2, each can share 6 sets of Guest key. - Guest key x 12, each temporary key can be sent by email. After the expiration date, it will be deleted automatically from the system. - Smart eLock can generate unique IDs for each key that cannot be duplicated or transferred. Each key can only be registered to the Smart eLock App once. Only an Admin or Master key can issue the sharing key to Guests. - Know who used, the Mobile App can read the latest 40 of the Smart eLock activities log. - Low battery alert from Smart Device Caution Note: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life."

About

NeonLock

Features
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NeonLock turns your iPhone into an instant lock button for your Mac. Tap once and your Mac locks over Bluetooth — or set a distance and let it lock itself the moment you walk away. No passwords to fumble, no menus to dig through, and nothing in the cloud. HOW IT WORKS NeonLock comes in two parts: this iPhone app, and NeonLockMac — a small, free companion that runs in your Mac's menu bar and does the actual locking. Install the Mac helper once (a quick, free download; link inside the app), pair over Bluetooth, and you're set. No account, no sign-in. TWO WAYS TO LOCK • Tap to Lock — Press the button and your Mac locks instantly, whether it's across the room or in your bag. • Walk Away to Lock — Choose a distance; when your iPhone moves out of range, NeonLock locks your Mac for you. If the Bluetooth link drops while you're away, it still locks. (Auto-lock runs while NeonLock is open.) BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Multiple Macs — Pair as many as you like, switch the active one, or lock them all at once. • Fast access — A Control Center and Lock Screen control puts a lock one tap away. • Always ready — NeonLock reconnects to your Macs on its own, so it's there when you need it. • Protect the app — Optional Face ID, with a PIN fallback, keeps NeonLock itself private. PRIVATE BY DESIGN NeonLock talks to your Mac directly over Bluetooth. Your data never leaves your devices and never touches a server — no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. PERFECT FOR • Coffee shops, coworking spaces, and open offices where you step away often • Anyone who wants their Mac locked the second they leave it • People tired of reaching for the keyboard just to secure the screen Setup takes under a minute: install the free NeonLockMac app, pair it with your iPhone, choose your locking mode, and you're protected. Download NeonLock and never leave your Mac unlocked again. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone on iOS 16 or later • A Mac on macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later running the free NeonLockMac app • Bluetooth enabled on both devices

Screenshots

Smart eLock4 screens
NeonLock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NeonLock at every 10 days against Smart eLock's monthly. Smart eLock's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart eLock ships an update monthly, NeonLock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Smart eLock versus NeonLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart eLockNeonLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongIlia Rogatkin

In-app purchases

None

Smart eLock

No in-app purchases

None

NeonLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart eLock free?
Smart eLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeonLock free?
NeonLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart eLock or NeonLock have ads?
Neither Smart eLock nor NeonLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart eLock or NeonLock?
Smart eLock ships an update monthly, and NeonLock every 10 days. Most recently, Smart eLock was updated on October 5, 2026 and NeonLock on October 10, 2026.

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