# LOCKLY® vs BenchSentry

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.

Both are free to download. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BenchSentry asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | BenchSentry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews)** | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [Overhead Door Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/971795580) |

## What reviewers say

### LOCKLY®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 lock subscription per month | $2.00 | per month |
| 2 lock subscription per month | $4.00 | per month |
| 3 lock subscription per month | $6.00 | per month |
| 4 lock subscription per month | $8.00 | per month |
| 5 lock subscription per month | $10.00 | per month |
| 1 lock subscription per year | $19.00 | per year |
| 2 lock subscription per year | $38.00 | per year |
| 3 lock subscription per year | $57.00 | per year |
| 4 lock subscription per year | $76.00 | per year |
| 5 lock subscription per year | $95.00 | per year |
| 5 locks subscription per year | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy setup
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Convenient fingerprint access
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 👎 Unreliable app performance
- 👎 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*