Comparison

Google Smart Lock vs Smart.Lock

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

Smart.Lock

Control and monitor door access remotely with this IoT application. It offers convenience, security, and a robust system for tracking attendance and access history, suitable for various environments.

Highlights
  • Remote door access control
  • Real-time monitoring
  • Attendance tracking
  • Access history log
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Smart.Lock is an IoT application that empowers users to seamlessly control and monitor door access through a user-friendly mobile app. With its advanced features, this app offers not only convenience and security but also a robust attendance and history tracking system, making it an essential tool for homes, schools, offices, and businesses.

Screenshots

Google Smart Lock4 screens
Smart.Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart.Lock at 5.0 against Google Smart Lock's 2.5. Smart.Lock also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Google Smart Lock's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 1) and chart position (#143 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart.Lock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Smart Lock has 637 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, Smart.Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Google Smart Lock versus Smart.Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle Smart LockSmart.Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (637 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings637 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#143 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleVannak Seng

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

Smart.Lock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

None

Smart.Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Smart Lock free?
Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart.Lock free?
Smart.Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Google Smart Lock or Smart.Lock?
Smart.Lock is rated higher. Google Smart Lock averages 2.5 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while Smart.Lock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Google Smart Lock or Smart.Lock have ads?
Neither Google Smart Lock nor Smart.Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Smart Lock or Smart.Lock?
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and Smart.Lock weekly. Most recently, Google Smart Lock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Smart.Lock on November 3, 2026.

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