Comparison

Hardlock vs Garnet Programmer

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

Head to head
About

Hardlock

This comprehensive security management solution streamlines the administration of private urbanizations like gated communities and apartment buildings. It captures sensitive data for incident resolution and simplifies gatehouse management.

Highlights
  • Security management for private urbanizations
  • Streamlined gatehouse operations
  • Sensitive data capture for incident resolution
  • Management of owners, urbanizations, and security companies
  • Integrated software and electronics
Features
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NetKey SBC es una solución integral para administrar la seguridad de Urbanizaciones Privadas como Barrios Cerrados, Clubes de Campo, Edificios, etc. Diseñado por profesionales con vasta experiencia en seguridad es una herramienta basada en 3 ejes: Propietarios, Urbanización y Empresa de Seguridad. Pensado para simplificar la gestión de las porterías al mismo tiempo que captura información sensible para la resolución de incidentes. El software y la electrónica utilizados para esta solución son desarrollados íntegramente por NetKey Argentina SA

About

Garnet Programmer

This app simplifies the configuration of alarm panels and communicators for installers. It creates a dedicated network for mobile device programming, validating data in real-time and eliminating the need to memorize manuals. Easily select models, configure systems intuitively, and program devices in just a few steps.

Highlights
  • Program communicators and alarm panels
  • Real-time data validation
  • Eliminates need for manuals
  • Intuitive system configuration
  • Simple programming process
Features
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La App, admite programar tanto los comunicadores como así también los paneles de alarma. Los nuevos modelos de comunicadores permiten la programación mediante una exclusiva App llamada Granet Programmer. La App, permite programar tanto los comunicadores como así también los paneles de alarma y de esta manera se transforma en una herramienta práctica y sencilla para los instaladores a la hora de finalizar la instalación. Para lograrlo el comunicador genera una red de programación propia para que desde un dispositivo móvil pueda enviar o recibir la configuración. La aplicación chequea inconsistencias en los datos ingresados validándolos en tiempo real y elimina la necesidad de memorizar extensos manuales con las posiciones de cada comando. Por último y en pocos pasos es posible programar de forma sencilla, seleccionando el modelo del panel y comunicador, configurando el sistema intuitivamente y por último presionando el botón “Programar” para grabar la configuración en el equipo instalado.

Screenshots

Hardlock4 screens
Garnet Programmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garnet Programmer at 67% against Hardlock's 0%. Garnet Programmer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hardlock ships an update every 4 weeks, Garnet Programmer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hardlock versus Garnet Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHardlockGarnet Programmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetKey Argentina S.A.Alonso Alarmas

Customer experience

Hardlock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Garnet Programmer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Hardlock

No in-app purchases

None

Garnet Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hardlock free?
Hardlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Garnet Programmer free?
Garnet Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hardlock or Garnet Programmer have ads?
Neither Hardlock nor Garnet Programmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hardlock or Garnet Programmer?
Hardlock ships an update every 4 weeks, and Garnet Programmer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hardlock was updated on September 29, 2026 and Garnet Programmer on October 10, 2026.

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