Weiser Premis Smart Lock vs EvoStart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
Control your smart lock remotely and manage user access. Integrate with Apple HomeKit for voice commands via Siri and monitor lock activity from anywhere.
- Siri Voice Control
- Remote Access
- Lock Monitoring
- User Code Management
- Scheduled Access
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Download the Premis app for use with the Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, made by Weiser. This app will guide you through the installation, set up, and overall customization of your Premis Smart Lock. This lock and app will work with the Apple HomeKit platform so you can use your iPhone, iPad, or iTouch to control and manage your lock! • Siri® Voice Control – Lock and unlock your door using Siri voice commands. For example, “Siri unlock my front door.” • Remote Access – Control and monitor lock status from anywhere using the Premis app and Apple TV®. • Lock Monitoring – View lock activity, history, and status notifications when lock is used via the Premis App • User Code Management – Easily send, add, delete, or disable user codes. Schedule access for certain times/days.
EvoStart
Control and monitor your vehicles remotely from your smartphone. Start or stop the engine, track your car's location, and receive real-time status updates. This app enhances vehicle security and convenience.
- Remote engine start/stop
- Vehicle tracking
- Real-time status notifications
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- Mobile network operation
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Install EVO-START and experience the best way to remote control, secure, track and interact with your vehicles from your mobile devices. Connect the EVO-START device to a compatible remote control system. Once the EVO-START app is installed on your iOS device, you can use it to remote start/stop the engine, control and track your vehicles, as well as receive push notifications regarding your vehicles status. The EVO-START system operates via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or via a wireless mobile specific network with coverage in Canada and the United States.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EvoStart at 36% against Weiser Premis Smart Lock's 3%. EvoStart also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 35 months). Weiser Premis Smart Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Weiser Premis Smart Lock ships an update every 35 months, EvoStart every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Weiser Premis Smart Lock | EvoStart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 3.0% of reviews | 36.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Weiser Lock Corporation | Fortin Auto Radio Inc |
Customer experience
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
EvoStart
Bugs and requests
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
Reported bugs
21 issues- Constantly goes offline
- App crashes
- Lock unavailable
- Wifi issues
- Remote access not working
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- Battery drain
- App not connecting
- Lock not detected
- Random connection failures
- Notifications not working
- Cannot lock door
- Losing locks
- Device pairing issues
- User invitation failure
- Low battery readings inaccurate
- Remote connection lost
- Cloud sync errors
- Touchscreen malfunctions
- App resets settings
- Incompatibility with iOS versions (13, 15, 16, 26)
- HomeKit integration problems
Requested features
9 requests- Update app for latest iOS versions
- Improve remote access reliability
- Fix HomeKit integration issues
- Provide timely app and firmware updates
- Improve battery life alerts
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- Allow sharing devices with multiple users
- Update app for iPhone X screen size
- Add new features
- Fix the ability to switch homes on iOS 13
EvoStart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Weiser Premis Smart Lock
No in-app purchases
EvoStart
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Weiser Premis Smart Lock free?
Is EvoStart free?
Do Weiser Premis Smart Lock or EvoStart have ads?
Which is updated more often, Weiser Premis Smart Lock or EvoStart?
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