Comparison

ezSmartCloud vs BG Connect

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

Head to head
About

ezSmartCloud

Features
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ezSmartCloud App uses a cloud-based service for Bluetooth Low Energy wireless ADLock application. It is an intuitive user interface and multi-level AES 128 encryption for higher security mobile App. You do not have to duplicate any mechanical key to giving to new users. ezSmartCloud App provides cloud-based Two-Factor Authentication to sign in to the App and devices anywhere securely. ezSmartCloud App only needs an email account and nickname to set up and does not collect any personal information. Multi-level AES 128 encryption and security checks have protected the virtual key by ADLock hardware. ezSmartCloud App has unlimited virtual keys to share and manage by cloud server for instant access through your smart devices. The virtual key can be shared by scanning a QR code from a new user’s smartphone or by searching through registered database nicknames for immediately sharing and revoking from a cloud-based server database. Turn any smartphone into a key and you open a lock by tapping the ADLock on the App’s list. Unlocking the door is just like a regular key, except this virtual key is unique to your smartphone and it cannot be shared or lost as easily as regular keys. It is nice a solution for student housing or employees or special event requires a virtual key to enter. Product Features: - Your smartphone is a smart key now; no mechanical key is required. - Unlimited virtual key for instant access with granting or blocking access anytime and anywhere. - Virtual Key types: (with expiration period option and key credential verification from the cloud-based database) > Permanent users, i.e. Owner and family members or Facility Manager. No internet access requires for the Owner, family members or Facility Manager may require once per day to log in to a cloud-based server database to check the permission status. > Special permission: uses Employee for a long access time, Owner can grant the access time through ezSmartCloud App. Users require using the App and internet to get permission from a cloud-based server database for every access. > Limited time users: The owner can grand the access time when a virtual key has been issued. After the expiration period, this virtual key will be removed automatically. Users require using the App and internet to get permission from a cloud-based server database for every access. > Onetime-unlock option through social media Apps (including email): The owner can send a onetime usage link to the temporary user (the internet service is required). - Each ADLock device can support up to 6 Bluetooth Key Fob. This Bluetooth Key Fob has to pair with each ADLock device. It cannot duplicate Bluetooth Key Fob without pairing in front of the ADLock device. - Most of ADLock devices are battery-operated BLE smart locks. They are very easy to install. You do not have to add any extra wiring requirements. - Know who comes and goes. The App records each ADLock activity log in real-time. - Low battery alert from ADLock Device.

About

BG Connect

Control your smart locks and keys remotely. Easily register and manage all your locks, share access with custom schedules, and monitor battery life. Offers quick registration and secure Bluetooth unlocking.

Highlights
  • Smart lock registration and management
  • Bluetooth unlocking
  • Customizable access sharing
  • Smart key functionality
  • Low battery notifications
  • Activity and history logs
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Introducing BG Connect, your mobile become smart control to your locks and keys. Enjoy ease of use, share access, history log, and low battery notifications; also provide you quick registration with Apple sign-in, you can start using our APP in seconds. Easy Configuration: No need for a manual anymore, use this app to register BG smart lock, you can easily to manage all the locks and keys in one app. Unlocking: You can simply and safely unlock Brilliant Guard locks using Bluetooth 5.0 technology. Sharing: Invite family and friends to have access to your locks using their mobile phone. Within our interface, you can share and revoke access with custom settings including day range, day, time, or individual usage. For example, you can give unlimited access to your parent, while giving just Monday, Wednesday, Friday access to your babysitter. Smart Key: What if you don’t carry your mobile, or smart lock battery dead, then you can setup smart key with this app and grant or deny lock access, and even open the lock when battery run-out. Other features: - Inbox notification - Customize share schedules - Grant or deny lock access - Apple and Google Sign-in - Manage account and security setting - View lock history, activity, and receive alerts - Monitor lock battery life Requirement: Mobile Device equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 or above, WIFI or cellular data connection required to operate via BG Connect.

Screenshots

ezSmartCloud4 screens
BG Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BG Connect at 12.0 against ezSmartCloud's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezSmartCloud ships an update every 3 months, BG Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ezSmartCloud versus BG Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezSmartCloudBG Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongBrilliant Guard Limited

In-app purchases

None

ezSmartCloud

No in-app purchases

None

BG Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ezSmartCloud free?
ezSmartCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BG Connect free?
BG Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ezSmartCloud or BG Connect have ads?
Neither ezSmartCloud nor BG Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ezSmartCloud or BG Connect?
ezSmartCloud ships an update every 3 months, and BG Connect every 5 months. Most recently, ezSmartCloud was updated on September 10, 2026 and BG Connect on June 4, 2026.

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