HAVEN vs Kwikset
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HAVEN
Control a smart door lock using your smartphone's Bluetooth to lock and unlock your home. Grant scheduled guest access remotely and receive notifications for unauthorized entry attempts when paired with a gateway hub.
- Bluetooth lock/unlock
- Guest pass management
- Scheduled guest access
- Remote access (with hub)
- Attack detection notifications
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The HAVEN app is used to control HAVEN Connect, a preventative smart lock for doors. The HAVEN app uses BlueTooth in your smart phone to lock and unlock HAVEN Connect. Additionally, the app allows you to send guest passes to allow others to access your home. You can even schedule guest passes for certain days and times. Add the HavenLock Gateway Hub and have access remotely to your lock and receive attack detection notifications for any unwanted forced entry attempts.
Kwikset
Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, manage guest access with custom codes, and receive instant security alerts. Integrate with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and peace of mind.
- Remote lock monitoring and control
- Guest access code management
- Instant activity and security alerts
- Multi-home and lock management
- Smart home ecosystem integration (Wi-Fi, Matter)
- Encrypted data security
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At Kwikset, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Kwikset’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out www.kwikset.com/matter for more information. Security and Peace of Mind Kwikset provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Kwikset app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Kwikset App is compatible with all Kwikset Halo and Kwikset Aura smart locks. Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Kwikset at free against HAVEN's paid. Kwikset also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 17%) and ratings volume (59K vs 376). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HAVEN against 4.8 for Kwikset. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kwikset has 59K ratings behind it against 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of HAVEN's written reviews are positive against 48% of Kwikset's.
HAVEN ships an update every 2 months, Kwikset every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HAVEN | Kwikset |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (376 ratings) | 4.8 (59K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 48.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 376 | 59K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haven Lock, Inc. | ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC. |
Customer experience
HAVEN
Kwikset
Bugs and requests
HAVEN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Kwikset
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to update firmware
- Inconsistent lock status reporting
- Pairing failures with Bluetooth and WiFi
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable notifications
- Ability to manage multiple locks
- Scheduled auto-lock feature
- Integration with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
HAVEN
No in-app purchases
Kwikset
No in-app purchases
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