Comparison

GERDALOCK 2017 vs MX5 Tech Remote 2

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

Head to head
About

GERDALOCK 2017

Control your smart lock remotely. Open, close, and share access with friends and guests. Features include auto-unlock via geolocation, Apple Watch integration, and event logging.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Geolocation auto-unlock
  • Apple Watch control
  • Guest access management
  • Event log and notifications
  • Airbnb integration
Features
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Otwieraj, zamykaj i wysyłaj znajomym klucze do zamka GERDALOCK V2 i V3, korzystając z nowej wersji aplikacji. Ściągnij aplikację, jeśli kupiłeś(aś) zamek GERDALOCK V2, V3 lub moduł uniwersalny GERDA, lub otrzymałeś(aś) zaproszenie od znajomych do korzystania z kluczy. Dzięki aplikacji możesz skonfigurować nowy zamek lub moduł, korzystać z nich i zarządzać kluczami. Aplikacja GERDALOCK 2017 umożliwia: * otwieranie i zamykanie zamka smartfonem * automatyczne otwieranie drzwi z wykorzystaniem GEO-lokalizacji * przyspieszenie działania Auto-otwierania poprzez podłączenie Beacon'a Estimote Proximity * ustawienie dodatkowego potwierdzenia automatycznego otwierania * otwieranie i zamykanie z wykorzystaniem Apple Watch * wysyłanie zaproszeń do zarejestrowanych gości i administratorów * tworzenie kont nowych administratorów * wysyłanie zaproszeń SMS'em do osób, które nie posiadają aktywnego konta * integrację z kontem Airbnb * włączanie identyfikacji TouchID lub FaceID po każdym starcie * przeglądanie dziennika zdarzeń * otrzymywanie notyfikacji o zdarzeniach * korzystanie z Widget'a Szczegółowe informacje znajdziesz pod adresem: www.gerdalock.com

About

MX5 Tech Remote 2

Control your MX5 Tech Wink Mod remotely to trigger sequences, activate special modes, and adjust settings. Built-in security ensures only your registered device can operate the Wink Mod. The app automatically reconnects and can update the Wink Mod's firmware on newer devices.

Highlights
  • Remote operation of Wink Mod
  • Trigger wink sequences
  • Set sleepy eye mode
  • Adjust Wink Mod settings
  • Automatic reconnection
  • Firmware updates for Wink Mod
Features
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Use MX5 Tech Remote 2 in conjunction with the MX5 Tech Wink Mod to enable remote operation. Trigger wink sequences, set sleepy eye mode and adjust settings. Built in security means a Wink Mod device can only be registered with one mobile device at any one time to prevent unauthorised operation. Once connected, the app will automatically reconnect with your Wink Mod when opened. On newer Wink Mods, you can also update the Wink Mod firmware should a new version become available. Note: This app does not interact with the MX5 Tech Diagnostic Tool. Please use the original MX5 Tech Remote app to communicate with the Diagnostic Tool

Screenshots

GERDALOCK 20174 screens
MX5 Tech Remote 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MX5 Tech Remote 2 at 3.2 against GERDALOCK 2017's 1.0. MX5 Tech Remote 2 also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). GERDALOCK 2017's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MX5 Tech Remote 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GERDALOCK 2017's written reviews are positive against 25% of MX5 Tech Remote 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GERDALOCK 2017 versus MX5 Tech Remote 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGERDALOCK 2017MX5 Tech Remote 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoular GmbH & Co. KGILSOFT Limited

Customer experience

GERDALOCK 2017

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

MX5 Tech Remote 2

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

GERDALOCK 2017

No in-app purchases

None

MX5 Tech Remote 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GERDALOCK 2017 free?
GERDALOCK 2017 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX5 Tech Remote 2 free?
MX5 Tech Remote 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GERDALOCK 2017 or MX5 Tech Remote 2?
MX5 Tech Remote 2 is rated higher. GERDALOCK 2017 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MX5 Tech Remote 2 averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do GERDALOCK 2017 or MX5 Tech Remote 2 have ads?
Neither GERDALOCK 2017 nor MX5 Tech Remote 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GERDALOCK 2017 or MX5 Tech Remote 2?
GERDALOCK 2017 ships an update every 2 months, and MX5 Tech Remote 2 every 2 months. Most recently, GERDALOCK 2017 was updated on September 28, 2026 and MX5 Tech Remote 2 on September 25, 2026.

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