Comparison

Party Squasher vs Master Lock Vault Home

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

Head to head
About

Party Squasher

This app helps property owners monitor occupancy by counting mobile phones on their premises. It alerts you via text or email if an unusually high number of devices are detected, preventing unexpected parties at your rental. The system is privacy-friendly, not collecting personal data.

Highlights
  • Counts mobile phones to estimate occupancy
  • Alerts for unexpected parties
  • Privacy-friendly, no personal data collection
  • SMS or email alert options
  • Customizable alert thresholds
  • Supports detached homes with calibration
Features
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Welcome Guests; Prevent Parties Party Squasher, the first occupancy people-counter for homes, is a simple solution designed for smart rental owners who care about their properties and want to be alerted to unexpected party disasters. Party Squasher counts the number of people at your house by counting the mobile phones in/around a house. Ideal for detached homes, where our calibration (small, medium or large homes) lets you distinguish between mobile phones on your property and those nearby. Finally, no more guesswork if there’s a WILD party at your vacation rental! The sensor (purchased separately) is compact and discreet. It simply hooks up to your router and counts mobile devices, even if they aren’t connected to your Wi-Fi network. Our solution is PRIVACY-FRIENDLY with no intrusive microphones or cameras. Party Squasher doesn’t collect or store personal data or track phone numbers, it’s GDPR-compliant. In case of a party, our sensor will detect a spike in the number of nearby mobile phones. Then, our cloud service will immediately send you a text message or email, so you can decide what to do next. Yes, it is that simple. Party Squasher is easy to use: - Download the mobile app - Scan the QR code on the device to link it to your phone - Choose small, medium, or large house - Set the alert threshold (# of mobile devices detected) - Choose to receive either SMS or email alerts.

About

Master Lock Vault Home

Manage your smart locks with your smartphone. Unlock, lock, and share access with digital keys and temporary codes. Receive low battery notifications and review a detailed history log of all lock activity.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as digital key
  • Share access with guests
  • Temporary access codes
  • Low battery notifications
  • 90-day activity history log
  • Multiple unlock modes
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Master Lock® Vault eLocks has been enhanced and redesigned as Master Lock® Vault Home Your smartphone is the key to your padlock and lockbox – no more forgotten combos! Enjoy speed & ease of use, share access, have greater control with temporary keys/codes, low battery notifications and a 90-day history log. With a Bluetooth Smart-enabled device, you and your guests can unlock & lock your Master Lock Bluetooth Smart-enabled padlock using digital, encrypted “keys”. If you don’t have your phone with you, or you need to share temporary access with someone, the lock can be opened using a code entered on the lock keypad. In default Wake Mode, the lock unlocks upon pressing any button on the lock when your phone is with you. Optional Wake + Tap Mode, adds security by requiring the user to wake the lock and press a button on their phone to unlock the lock. The lock owner can easily add and remove guests and schedule guest access to 24/7 or time-limited access. Disabled Mode allows for maintaining a locked state while the phone is stored inside of a locker. The lock history log captures lock registration; unlock, open and relock activity; unlock method (via Bluetooth Smart-enabled device or directional code); date, time and user (if known); guest invitations, acceptances, access revocations; lock keypad tamper alerts; low battery alerts; Primary Code changes; settings changes (Automatic Relock Time, Unlock Mode, Time Zone); reset keys activity and firmware updates. The lock batteries are replaceable and can be jumped with an external battery if the battery dies in the locked position. Migrate your locks from your Master Lock Vault eLocks account to your new Home account using the Master Lock Vault Home app.

Screenshots

Party Squasher3 screens
Master Lock Vault Home3 screens

Verdict

The call

Party Squasher and Master Lock Vault Home both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Party Squasher's written reviews are positive against 44% of Master Lock Vault Home's. Party Squasher also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Master Lock Vault Home's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Party Squasher against 4.7 for Master Lock Vault Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master Lock Vault Home has 3.8K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Party Squasher's written reviews are positive against 44% of Master Lock Vault Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Party Squasher ships an update every 2 months, Master Lock Vault Home every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Party Squasher versus Master Lock Vault Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParty SquasherMaster Lock Vault Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings83.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueZoo Inc.Master Lock Company, LLC.

Customer experience

Party Squasher

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Master Lock Vault Home

All ratings3,394 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Bugs and requests

Party Squasher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Master Lock Vault Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Temporary codes not working as expected
  • Inconsistent lock status updates
  • Activation code/device ID issues
  • Bluetooth connection failures
  • Unexpected lock unlocking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Customizable access schedules
  • Detailed usage reporting
  • Remote access and management
  • Improved guest management

In-app purchases

None

Party Squasher

No in-app purchases

None

Master Lock Vault Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Party Squasher free?
Party Squasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Master Lock Vault Home free?
Master Lock Vault Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Party Squasher or Master Lock Vault Home?
Master Lock Vault Home is rated higher. Party Squasher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Master Lock Vault Home averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Party Squasher or Master Lock Vault Home have ads?
Neither Party Squasher nor Master Lock Vault Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Party Squasher or Master Lock Vault Home?
Party Squasher ships an update every 2 months, and Master Lock Vault Home every 3 months. Most recently, Party Squasher was updated on October 24, 2026 and Master Lock Vault Home on November 3, 2026.

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