# Google Smart Lock vs HVAC Explorer

The clearest difference is chart position: Google Smart Lock at #142 against HVAC Explorer's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Smart Lock | HVAC Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-smart-lock/id1152066360/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **614** | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Sedat Aksakal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896107858) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Smart Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-smart-lock/id1152066360)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works fine
- 🔒 Adds extra security layer
- 👍 Useful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 18 update
- 🐛 Doesn't work with Yubikey
- 🐛 Doesn't work with child accounts
- 🐛 Unreliable, constant issues
- 🐛 Locked out of accounts

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Support for NFC security keys
- Easier setup and usage
- Better compatibility with other devices


### HVAC Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hvac-explorer/id6766042735)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Smart Lock free?

Google Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HVAC Explorer free?

HVAC Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Google Smart Lock or HVAC Explorer have ads?

Neither Google Smart Lock nor HVAC Explorer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*