Google Smart Lock vs microbee
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.
microbee
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Transform your Micro:bit into a powerful robot controller with microbee! INTUITIVE CONTROL • 6-directional joystick for precise movement • Dedicated spin controls for smooth rotation • Left- and right-handed layouts • Real-time BLE command transmission SMART MONITORING • Live sensor data: CPU temperature, battery level, and distance • Environmental sensors: air quality, pressure, UV, and humidity • Color-coded gauges for instant insights • Collision detection with visual alerts GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY • Available in 10 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian • Fully configurable interface and settings APPLE WATCH COMPANION • Control your robot directly from your wrist • Monitor essential telemetry in real time • Convenient spin button controls microbee is perfect for educators, students, and robotics enthusiasts alike. Requires a compatible Micro:bit with UART service enabled.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: microbee at fortnightly against Google Smart Lock's every 2 months. Google Smart Lock's advantage is chart position (#148 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). 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.
Google Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, microbee fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Google Smart Lock | microbee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (614 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 614 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #148 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dmytro Ivashyn | |
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
microbee
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Google Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
microbee
No in-app purchases
