Google Smart Lock vs Comet
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.
Comet
This AI-powered browser acts as a personal assistant, streamlining workflows and boosting focus. It offers unified AI search, instant context, and automation across websites for tasks like summarizing, shopping, and research. The assistant learns your habits to keep you organized and prevent lost tabs or inspiration.
- Unified AI search
- Instant context and automation
- Summarize, shop, schedule, research
- Personalized AI assistant
- Tab and inspiration organization
- Workflow streamlining
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Comet is an AI-powered browser that acts as a personal assistant and thinking partner. Boost your focus, streamline your workflow, and turn curiosity into momentum. · Unified AI search, instant context, and automation across every site. Summarize, shop, schedule, and research—directly in the browser. · Enjoy the web and let the AI assistant handle your chores · Do everything on your to-do list faster with Comet · Comet adapts to how you think and work, learning your habits to keep you organized. Never lose track of tabs or inspiration. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comet at 65% against Google Smart Lock's 10%. Comet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Google Smart Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Comet sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. Google Smart Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Comet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comet has 7.8K ratings behind it against 614, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Google Smart Lock's written reviews are positive against 65% of Comet's.
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, Comet weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Google Smart Lock | Comet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (614 ratings) | 4.8 (7.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | 65.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 614 | 7.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #170 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 285 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Perplexity AI, Inc. | |
Customer experience
Google Smart Lock
Comet
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
Comet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
Comet
- Perplexity Pro$20.001 Month
- Perplexity Pro$200.001 Year
- Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
Questions
Is Google Smart Lock free?
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