Comparison

MagLock vs MessagePilot

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

Head to head
About

MagLock

Features
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Maglock is a smart app that intelligently unlocks your dedicated physical lock with your smartphone via various authentication methods depending on the individual user. The main objective of MagLock is to help users to reduce the hassle of carrying a physical key to unlock their lock (safe and keyless experience) and also to enhance the security mechanism by introducing 2FA (close proximity & another choice of authentication methods (Pattern or fingerprint) to protect the assets of all prestigious users. Highlight features: Easy-to-use One touch to unlock the physical lock when in close proximity (10m) Simple and user-friendly interfaces for both user and administrator Full range of authentication methods for a user to select (Pattern/ Fingerprint) Does not slow down the mobile device used for unlocking Right to dedicate authorisation to other users to access the unlocking function Manage multiple locks in 1 app Access of history when the lock is unlocked before

About

MessagePilot

Features
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MessagePilot - Your Messages, Wherever You Need Them Never miss an important SMS again. MessagePilot forwards your incoming text messages to Email and Telegram automatically. KEY FEATURES - Smart Forwarding: Route SMS to Email and Telegram instantly - Easy Setup: Configure once with Apple Shortcuts, works automatically - Message Templates: Forwarded messages include sender info and timestamp - Multi-Destination: Forward to multiple Email addresses and Telegram chats - Test Center: Verify your setup before going live - Backup and Restore: Export and import your settings - Multi-Language: 20 languages supported SUPPORTED DESTINATIONS - Email: Just enter your email address, we handle the rest - Telegram: Connect our bot, start receiving HOW IT WORKS MessagePilot works with Apple Shortcuts: 1. Open Shortcuts, go to Automation, tap New Automation, select Message 2. Set sender to Any Sender, press space in content field 3. Select Run Immediately, tap Next 4. Search MessagePilot, select Forward SMS 5. Tap Message, select Shortcut Input, tap Save Every incoming SMS will be forwarded to your Email and Telegram. PRIVACY AND SECURITY - Messages processed on your device - No ads, no tracking - Per-device isolation PLANS Free: 2 destinations, 50 messages per month Pro: 5 destinations, 5000 messages per month Premium: Unlimited, priority support Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://whis33.com/api/messagepilot/privacy.html

Screenshots

MagLock3 screens
MessagePilot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagLock at none against MessagePilot's 2. MagLock also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). MessagePilot's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MessagePilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MagLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagLock ships an update every 13 months, MessagePilot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
MagLock versus MessagePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagLockMessagePilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiaojun WengOrcun Ozer

In-app purchases

None

MagLock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MessagePilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Month

Questions

Is MagLock free?
MagLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MessagePilot free?
MessagePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MagLock or MessagePilot have ads?
Neither MagLock nor MessagePilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagLock or MessagePilot?
MagLock ships an update every 13 months, and MessagePilot every 10 days. Most recently, MagLock was updated on October 11, 2026 and MessagePilot on October 3, 2026.

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