Comparison

NETGEAR Orbi vs LOCKLY®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NETGEAR Orbi

Manage your home WiFi network remotely with this app. It offers features like parental controls, cybersecurity, speed tests, and guest network setup. Easily monitor usage, pause WiFi, and update firmware from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote WiFi management
  • Parental controls
  • Network security
  • Speed testing
  • Guest WiFi setup
  • Traffic monitoring
  • Firmware updates
Features
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Do more with your Orbi WiFi using the NETGEAR Orbi app. Access your Orbi features and manage your network from anywhere after quickly setting up your WiFi in just a few steps. The NETGEAR Orbi app gives you convenient access to your router’s features: - Anywhere Access – Monitor and control your home WiFi from anywhere. - Smart Parental Controls – Filter content and limit time online automatically with Circle® on NETGEAR. - Armor Security - Advanced cybersecurity on your network to protect all devices from online threats. - Speed Test – See if you’re getting the internet broadband speeds you’re paying for. - Guest WiFi – Set up a secure and separate WiFi network for guests. - Traffic Meter – Monitor internet usage over time. - Easily pause WiFi, update firmware, and more! The NETGEAR Orbi app is always being improved. Install it today! For more information about your Orbi WiFi System, visit http://www.support.netgear.com

About

LOCKLY®

Manage your older Lockly smart locks and safes. Remotely control access, generate temporary codes, and monitor activity logs. Integrates with voice assistants for convenient, hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Offline Access Codes™
  • Activity log viewing
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Guided device setup
Features
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Legacy Support for Classic Lockly Devices​ This app supports earlier Lockly smart locks and smart safes. It’s the reliable companion for your existing devices.​ Remote Control – Lock or unlock doors remotely, check status and receive notifications.​ Share Access Easily – Create temporary or permanent Offline Access Codes™ and eKeys for family and visitors.​ View Activity Logs – Track who comes and goes with comprehensive entry history.​ Voice Assistant Integration – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands‑free control.​ Simple Setup – Pair your Lockly devices quickly using the app’s guided steps.​ Have a Zeno Series, Lockly Styla or Secure Pro 2025 Edition? Unlock live video, facial recognition and Apple Home Key capabilities by downloading our new Lockly Home app—designed to bring you the next generation of smart‑access solutions.​ Note: Feature availability varies depending on your Lockly model; consult your product documentation for details.​ Subscription Plans: 1 lock subscription per month $2.00 / month / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per month $4.00 / month / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per month $6.00 / month / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per month $8.00 / month / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per month $10.00 / month / 5 Locks 1 lock subscription per year $19.00 / year / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per year $38.00 / year / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per year $57.00 / year / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per year $76.00 / year / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per year $95.00 / year / 5 Locks *The auto-renewal subscription service provides you with Lockly Tapcom's unlocking and audio/video call privileges.The subscription service provides you with unlimited storage. The auto-renewal date will be one month or one year from the subscription date (your choice). When the current subscription period ends, you will be automatically charged. After subscribing, you cannot cancel the current subscription within 24 hours before the auto-renewal date, until the next subscription period begins. You can change this setting by going to your "Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

NETGEAR Orbi4 screens
LOCKLY®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NETGEAR Orbi at none against LOCKLY®'s 11. NETGEAR Orbi also leads on ratings volume (354K vs 8K). LOCKLY®'s advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. NETGEAR Orbi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NETGEAR Orbi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NETGEAR Orbi has 354K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of NETGEAR Orbi's written reviews are positive against 47% of LOCKLY®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NETGEAR Orbi ships an update every 5 weeks, LOCKLY® monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NETGEAR Orbi versus LOCKLY®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNETGEAR OrbiLOCKLY®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (354K ratings) — better4.5 (8K ratings)
Positive reviews34.9% of reviews47.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings354K — better8K
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB207 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNETGEARPIN GENIE LIMITED

Customer experience

NETGEAR Orbi

All ratings353,508 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews1,153 reviews
Positive34.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative55.5%

LOCKLY®

All ratings8,017 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.0%
Negative37.6%

User reviews

NETGEAR Orbi

From 354K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable WiFi
  • 🔒 Excellent security features
  • 👍 Intuitive app and setup
  • 👍 Great coverage and connectivity
  • 👍 Seamless device management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔍 Limited functionality in the app
  • 💰 Expensive for the features provided
  • 🤯 Frustrating setup process
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced customization options

LOCKLY®

From 8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy setup
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 👍 Convenient fingerprint access
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • 🔋 Short battery life
  • 👎 Unreliable app performance
  • 👎 Difficult to use interface

Bugs and requests

NETGEAR Orbi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to find or connect to router
  • Frequent disconnections and network instability
  • Incorrect device status and connection information
  • Inability to access advanced router settings

Requested features

5 requests
  • Separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz network control
  • Improved parental controls and time scheduling
  • Better integration with smart home devices
  • More detailed network analytics and diagnostics
  • Streamlined firmware update process

LOCKLY®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to the lock
  • Fingerprint reader not always responsive
  • Inconsistent behavior when manually locking/unlocking the door
  • Firmware updates causing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple HomeKit and other smart home integrations
  • Improve notification and log features
  • Allow multiple admin users for shared homes
  • Implement scheduling and automation options

In-app purchases

None

NETGEAR Orbi

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

LOCKLY®

Subscriptions11
  • 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
  • 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
  • 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
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  • 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
  • 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
  • 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
  • 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
  • 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
  • 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
  • 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
  • 5 locks subscription per year$119.991 Year

Questions

Is NETGEAR Orbi free?
NETGEAR Orbi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NETGEAR Orbi or LOCKLY®?
NETGEAR Orbi is rated higher. NETGEAR Orbi averages 4.7 out of 5 from 354K ratings, while LOCKLY® averages 4.5 from 8K ratings.
Do NETGEAR Orbi or LOCKLY® have ads?
Neither NETGEAR Orbi nor LOCKLY® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NETGEAR Orbi or LOCKLY®?
NETGEAR Orbi ships an update every 5 weeks, and LOCKLY® monthly. Most recently, NETGEAR Orbi was updated on October 31, 2026 and LOCKLY® on October 31, 2026.

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