Comparison

LOCKLY® vs BenchSentry

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

Head to head
About

LOCKLY®

Manage your older Lockly smart locks and safes. Remotely control access, generate temporary codes, and monitor activity logs. Integrates with voice assistants for convenient, hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Offline Access Codes™
  • Activity log viewing
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Guided device setup
Features
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Legacy Support for Classic Lockly Devices​ This app supports earlier Lockly smart locks and smart safes. It’s the reliable companion for your existing devices.​ Remote Control – Lock or unlock doors remotely, check status and receive notifications.​ Share Access Easily – Create temporary or permanent Offline Access Codes™ and eKeys for family and visitors.​ View Activity Logs – Track who comes and goes with comprehensive entry history.​ Voice Assistant Integration – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands‑free control.​ Simple Setup – Pair your Lockly devices quickly using the app’s guided steps.​ Have a Zeno Series, Lockly Styla or Secure Pro 2025 Edition? Unlock live video, facial recognition and Apple Home Key capabilities by downloading our new Lockly Home app—designed to bring you the next generation of smart‑access solutions.​ Note: Feature availability varies depending on your Lockly model; consult your product documentation for details.​ Subscription Plans: 1 lock subscription per month $2.00 / month / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per month $4.00 / month / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per month $6.00 / month / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per month $8.00 / month / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per month $10.00 / month / 5 Locks 1 lock subscription per year $19.00 / year / 1 Lock 2 lock subscription per year $38.00 / year / 2 Locks 3 lock subscription per year $57.00 / year / 3 Locks 4 lock subscription per year $76.00 / year / 4 Locks 5 lock subscription per year $95.00 / year / 5 Locks *The auto-renewal subscription service provides you with Lockly Tapcom's unlocking and audio/video call privileges.The subscription service provides you with unlimited storage. The auto-renewal date will be one month or one year from the subscription date (your choice). When the current subscription period ends, you will be automatically charged. After subscribing, you cannot cancel the current subscription within 24 hours before the auto-renewal date, until the next subscription period begins. You can change this setting by going to your "Account Settings. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

BenchSentry

Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.

Highlights
  • Package theft prevention
  • Manage tracking codes
  • Custom entry codes for guests
  • Real-time activity notifications
  • Supports all carriers
  • Home delivery service integration
Features
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
BenchSentry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOCKLY® at 4.5 against BenchSentry's 2.8. LOCKLY® also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 17%) and ratings volume (8K vs 10). BenchSentry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BenchSentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOCKLY® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 17% of BenchSentry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, BenchSentry every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LOCKLY® versus BenchSentry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®BenchSentry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings) — better2.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better10
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDOverhead Door Corporation

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

All ratings8,017 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.0%
Negative37.6%

BenchSentry

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

LOCKLY®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses connection to the lock
  • Fingerprint reader not always responsive
  • Inconsistent behavior when manually locking/unlocking the door
  • Firmware updates causing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple HomeKit and other smart home integrations
  • Improve notification and log features
  • Allow multiple admin users for shared homes
  • Implement scheduling and automation options

BenchSentry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

LOCKLY®

Subscriptions11
  • 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
  • 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
  • 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
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  • 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
  • 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
  • 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
  • 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
  • 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
  • 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
  • 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
  • 5 locks subscription per year$119.991 Year
None

BenchSentry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BenchSentry free?
BenchSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or BenchSentry?
LOCKLY® is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while BenchSentry averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or BenchSentry have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor BenchSentry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or BenchSentry?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and BenchSentry every 5 weeks. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 11, 2026 and BenchSentry on October 6, 2026.

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