MagLock vs MessagePilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MagLock
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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
MessagePilot
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MessagePilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MagLock asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | MagLock | MessagePilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 10 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xiaojun Weng | Orcun Ozer |
In-app purchases
MagLock
No in-app purchases
MessagePilot
- Pro$4.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Month









