Comparison

JMARemotesPro vs McGrath Locks

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

Head to head
About

JMARemotesPro

Easily copy, read, and generate garage door remote controls with rolling and fixed codes. Offers step-by-step guides, database storage, and advanced features for rolling code generation without the original remote. Requires a compatible BLE device and a JMA M-BT remote.

Highlights
  • Copy rolling and fixed code remotes
  • Generate rolling code remotes without original
  • Read and store codes from JMA remotes
  • Step-by-step copying guides
  • Database for saved codes
  • Automatic, manual, and clone copying options
Features
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The JMARemotesPro app provides a simple, intuitive and convenient way to copy rolling code and fixed code garage door remote controls. It also offers such additional features as the generation of rolling code remotes without needing the original, the reading of codes already present on a JMA remote and the storage of copied codes in a database. Β  Description of the features Β  Remote control copying: Β  Via a step-by-step guide that includes text and images, users can copy various original rolling code or fixed code remote controls.Β For rolling code remotes, the app provides such important information as the serial number, customization options and a counter for the original remote, which can be changed if required. Automatic, manual and clone copying options are available for rolling codes, as well as a scanner option for certain models. Β  Remote control reading Β  At any time, users can read the information stored on each button of a JMA remote control and save it in a database for subsequent use if necessary. Β  Remote control generation Β  By using this app, rolling code remote controls can be generated without needing the original remote. This process can be completed by selecting the manufacturer and configuring the desired settings or by loading up a remote control previously saved in the database. Β  Fixed codes can only be loaded from a database if they have been stored previously, but without selecting the manufacturer or model. Β  Rolling code remote controls that can be generated: Β  Requirements: Β  - The device must be compatible with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) - The JMA M-BT remote control is needed to function with the app. To activate Bluetooth, hold buttons 2 and 3 on the M-BT remote control until the green LED flashes. - Bluetooth must be activated on the device for the app to work.

About

McGrath Locks

Features
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Give you keyless convenience and the ability to configure and access your smart lock via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

JMARemotesPro4 screens
McGrath Locks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: McGrath Locks at Free against JMARemotesPro's $9.99. McGrath Locks also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). JMARemotesPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

McGrath Locks is free to download; JMARemotesPro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JMARemotesPro ships an update every 5 months, McGrath Locks every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
JMARemotesPro versus McGrath Locks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJMARemotesProMcGrath Locks
Price$9.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size65 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJMA Alejandro Altuna, S.L.U.LSC Security Supplies

In-app purchases

None

JMARemotesPro

No in-app purchases

None

McGrath Locks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JMARemotesPro free?
JMARemotesPro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is McGrath Locks free?
McGrath Locks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JMARemotesPro or McGrath Locks have ads?
McGrath Locks shows ads; JMARemotesPro does not.
Which is updated more often, JMARemotesPro or McGrath Locks?
JMARemotesPro ships an update every 5 months, and McGrath Locks every 6 weeks. Most recently, JMARemotesPro was updated on September 22, 2026 and McGrath Locks on September 22, 2026.

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