Comparison

AI SmartLock vs ZigBeeDirect

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

Head to head
About

AI SmartLock

This app connects to smart locks via Bluetooth, offering multiple secure unlocking methods like button press, shaking the device, or pattern input. It provides robust authorization and device management features, including the ability to transfer device ownership.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth lock connection
  • Multiple unlock methods
  • Multi-level authorization
  • Device management
  • Device transfer
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--AI SmartLock 通过蓝牙连接锁,多级授权; --包含多种开锁方式:按钮开锁,摇一摇开锁,图形开锁,一键开锁。 --授权管理,设备管理,设备转移。 --You can connect your lock by bluetooth after you download the App. --Including a variety of unlock ways, through the Bluetooth connection lock, multi-level authorization; button to unlock, shake -shake unlock, graphics unlock, one button unlock. --Authorization management, equipment management, equipment transfer.

About

ZigBeeDirect

This app facilitates the setup and management of ZigBee Direct devices. It supports secure pairing, network configuration, and data encryption. Users can control devices and save network settings.

Highlights
  • Scan and pair unconfigured ZigBee Direct devices
  • Establish secure sessions via Security Service
  • Configure ZigBee Direct device networks
  • Encrypt/decrypt data and packet handling
  • Create Tunnel connections for device control
  • Save and restore network parameters and device info
  • Display network information and channel configuration
Features
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* 支持扫描未配网的ZigBee Direct设备. * 支持通过Security Service建立安全回话. * 支持对未配网的ZigBee Direct设备进行组网. * 支持对收发数据的加密/解密, 组包/拆包等操作. * 支持建立Tunnel连接, 并在连接成功后发送router request. * 支持在Tunnel服务上通道收发指令, 如开关设备, 剔除设备等. * 支持保存和恢复网络参数信息及已组网的设备信息. * 支持在UI上显示网络参数信息, 支持channel可输入配置. * 支持检测手机系统蓝牙状态是否打开及监听状态更新事件.

Screenshots

AI SmartLock4 screens
ZigBeeDirect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AI SmartLock at 5.0 against ZigBeeDirect's 3.0. AI SmartLock also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). ZigBeeDirect's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

AI SmartLock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of AI SmartLock's written reviews are positive against 0% of ZigBeeDirect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI SmartLock ships an update every 2 months, ZigBeeDirect every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AI SmartLock versus ZigBeeDirect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI SmartLockZigBeeDirect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Myhand Industrial Co., Ltd.Telink Micro LLC

Customer experience

AI SmartLock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative90.0%

ZigBeeDirect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

AI SmartLock

No in-app purchases

None

ZigBeeDirect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AI SmartLock free?
AI SmartLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZigBeeDirect free?
ZigBeeDirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AI SmartLock or ZigBeeDirect?
AI SmartLock is rated higher. AI SmartLock averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZigBeeDirect averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do AI SmartLock or ZigBeeDirect have ads?
Neither AI SmartLock nor ZigBeeDirect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AI SmartLock or ZigBeeDirect?
AI SmartLock ships an update every 2 months, and ZigBeeDirect every 34 months. Most recently, AI SmartLock was updated on August 27, 2026 and ZigBeeDirect on June 1, 2026.

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