# RemoteLock vs WESTGATE NLS

The clearest difference is rating: WESTGATE NLS at 5.0 against RemoteLock's 2.1. WESTGATE NLS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). RemoteLock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

WESTGATE NLS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteLock has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RemoteLock ships an update every 2 weeks, WESTGATE NLS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteLock | WESTGATE NLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotelock/id1249400469/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westgate-nls/id6742251019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LockState](https://appshunter.io/developer/590952753) | [Westgate Mfg INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533516505) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotelock/id1249400469)

Easily manage and monitor all connected locks from a single interface. Grant temporary access codes remotely and update your property portfolio by adding users, devices, and locations.

**Highlights:** View lock activity, Grant temporary access codes, Update property portfolio, Add users, devices, and locations, Search for specific devices, Access knowledge base

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Integrates with Airbnb
- 👍 Can group doors
- 👍 Sends guest instructions
- 👍 Can check lock status
- 👍 Can lock remotely

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App is unstable
- 🐛 App is unusable
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 App requires reinstallation often

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App force closes instantly
- App becomes unusable
- App doesn't work
- App requires frequent reinstallation

**Requested features**

- Add more RBAC options, including devices
- Ability to stay signed in
- Better user interface
- App that launches when opened
- Ability to sort event history by date


### WESTGATE NLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/westgate-nls/id6742251019)

This app simplifies the setup and management of commercial Bluetooth-Mesh lighting networks. It allows for automatic device discovery, scene creation, and energy consumption monitoring. Control permissions can also be shared with other users.

**Highlights:** Manage Bluetooth self-organizing network devices, Automatically search and name wireless devices, Group lights and set up scenes, Monitor electricity consumption and energy savings, Share control permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteLock free?

RemoteLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WESTGATE NLS free?

WESTGATE NLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RemoteLock or WESTGATE NLS?

WESTGATE NLS is rated higher. RemoteLock averages 2.1 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while WESTGATE NLS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RemoteLock or WESTGATE NLS have ads?

Neither RemoteLock nor WESTGATE NLS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteLock or WESTGATE NLS?

RemoteLock ships an update every 2 weeks, and WESTGATE NLS every 6 months. Most recently, RemoteLock was updated on October 24, 2026 and WESTGATE NLS on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*