Google Smart Lock vs Safeguard Locks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Use phone as security key
- Use Bluetooth security key
- Password saving
- Simplified sign-in
- Secure access
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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.
Safeguard Locks
This utility app works with NFC-enabled locks, utilizing proprietary power harvesting technology. It allows users to manage and interact with compatible locking systems through their mobile device.
- NFC power harvesting technology
- Mobile app compatibility
- Secure lock management
- Proprietary system integration
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Safeguard NFC locks employ proprietary NFC power harvesting technology and is compatible with a dedicated mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Safeguard Locks at 5.0 against Google Smart Lock's 2.5. Safeguard Locks also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Google Smart Lock's advantage is ratings volume (614 vs 1) and chart position (#127 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Safeguard Locks 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 614 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Google Smart Lock | Safeguard Locks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (614 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 614 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Safeguard Locking Solutions LLC | |
Customer experience
Google Smart Lock
Safeguard Locks
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
Safeguard Locks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
Safeguard Locks
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Google Smart Lock free?
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