Comparison

Google Smart Lock vs CA Outwest

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

Head to head
About

Google Smart Lock

Securely log in to websites and apps using your phone's built-in security key or a physical Bluetooth key. It simplifies access by remembering your passwords and offering a more convenient sign-in experience.

Highlights
  • Use phone as security key
  • Use Bluetooth security key
  • Password saving
  • Simplified sign-in
  • Secure access
Currently charting
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Smart Lock allows you to use your Bluetooth security key or set up the security key built in to your phone.

About

CA Outwest

Features
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Introducing CA Outwest, a scalable and customisable, cloud based job management platform. CA Outwest is a comprehensive workforce management software that provides complete visibility of your enterprise, in-depth of service request , resources allocation, asset and compliance monitoring as well as customised reporting capabilities. Designed with simplicity, modularity and efficiency in mind.

Screenshots

Google Smart Lock4 screens
CA Outwest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CA Outwest at every 2 weeks against Google Smart Lock's every 2 months. CA Outwest also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Google Smart Lock's advantage is chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, CA Outwest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Smart Lock versus CA Outwest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Smart LockCA Outwest
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (614 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings614 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoogleCONNECT AUZ PTY. LTD.

Bugs and requests

Google Smart Lock

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Doesn't detect nearby devices
  • Endless login loop
  • Incompatible with latest iOS

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for NFC security keys
  • Easier setup and usage
  • Better compatibility with other devices

CA Outwest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

None

CA Outwest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Smart Lock free?
Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CA Outwest free?
CA Outwest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Smart Lock or CA Outwest have ads?
Neither Google Smart Lock nor CA Outwest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or CA Outwest?
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and CA Outwest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on October 16, 2026 and CA Outwest on June 8, 2026.

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