Comparison

Marpac Connect vs Lockly Home

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

Head to head
About

Marpac Connect

Control your BLE-enabled Dohm Connect sound machine from your iOS device. Adjust volume, turn the device on/off, and set multiple sleep schedules with an intuitive night view interface. Manage multiple units by naming each device.

Highlights
  • Turn sound machine on/off
  • Adjust volume
  • Set multiple sleep schedules
  • Night view interface
  • Control multiple units
  • Name devices
Features
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Give sleep a chance! Marpac's famous noise-reducing, sleep-inducing natural white noise can now be controlled through your iOS device. The Marpac Connect app lets you control your BLE-enabled Dohm Connect sound machine with a few simple commands, all in sleep-friendly "night view." To get started, click the Enable button above. Once installed, the Marpac Connect app lets you turn your sound machine on/off, adjust the volume, and set multiple sleep schedules. (On/off and volume can also be controlled manually on the machine itself.) The Marpac Connect app is able to control multiple units. To do this, you will need to name each Marpac device. These names can be specified in the User Setup and Settings screens.

About

Lockly Home

Manage your smart locks and safes with this redesigned app. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and personalized access for family and guests. Control your devices remotely and receive real-time notifications for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition setup
  • Live view and video recording
  • Intercom calls
  • Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys)
  • Remote locking/unlocking
  • Real-time notifications
  • Offline Access Codes
Features
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Experience a new way to control your Lockly smart locks and safes. Redesigned from the ground up, the Lockly Home app is built to become an integral part of your home, enhancing both security and convenience for your family. Easily set up innovative features like facial recognition with Lockly Visage, or enjoy live view, video recording, and intercom calls with Lockly Vision and Lockly Vision Elite. Create personalized access for family, friends, and guests using fingerprints, access codes, eKeys, eBadges, and more. From basic functions like locking, unlocking, and monitoring status, to advanced features such as Welcome Mode and Offline Access Codes, the Lockly app is your ultimate companion. It’s designed to bring you the latest innovations while offering the peace of mind that comes with enhanced home security. Control your Lockly devices remotely from anywhere, anytime, and receive real-time notifications through Matter Link, Secure Link, or the Vision Connect Hub. Visit Lockly.com to learn more. Secure all your doors and manage them effortlessly in one app. Discover the freedom and confidence that comes with the World’s Most Advanced Smart Locks. Working on projects for multifamily buildings, schools, or assisted living facilities? Explore our Total Access Solutions at LocklyPRO. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Marpac Connect2 screens
Lockly Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockly Home at 62% against Marpac Connect's 13%. Lockly Home also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Marpac Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Lockly Home sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Marpac Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockly Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 1.9K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Marpac Connect's written reviews are positive against 62% of Lockly Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marpac Connect ships an update every 4 months, Lockly Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Marpac Connect versus Lockly Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarpac ConnectLockly Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (32 ratings)4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.0% of reviews61.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB305 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarpacPIN GENIE LIMITED

Customer experience

Marpac Connect

All ratings31 ratings
Positive25.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative67.7%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive13.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative82.6%

Lockly Home

All ratings1,899 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative33.1%

Bugs and requests

Marpac Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lockly Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reset password or create new accounts
  • Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to delete unused locks/devices
  • Improve user management with group/family access
  • Provide 24-hour clock format for lock schedules
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms like Alexa

In-app purchases

None

Marpac Connect

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

Lockly Home

Subscriptions27
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$1.991 Month
  • 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$3.991 Month
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  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$3.991 Month
  • 1 Lock Plus Plan$4.001 Month
  • 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
  • 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$7.991 Month
  • 2 Locks Plus Plan$8.001 Month
  • 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$8.991 Month
  • 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
  • 3 Locks Plus Plan$12.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$14.991 Month
  • 4 Locks Plus Plan$16.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$18.991 Year
  • 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
  • 5 Locks Plus Plan$20.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$37.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$37.991 Year
  • 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
  • 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$75.991 Year
  • 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$85.991 Year
  • 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Marpac Connect free?
Marpac Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockly Home free?
Lockly Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Marpac Connect or Lockly Home?
Lockly Home is rated higher. Marpac Connect averages 2.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Lockly Home averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Marpac Connect or Lockly Home have ads?
Neither Marpac Connect nor Lockly Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marpac Connect or Lockly Home?
Marpac Connect ships an update every 4 months, and Lockly Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, Marpac Connect was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lockly Home on October 31, 2026.

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