# LOCKLY® vs ChromaComfort™

The clearest difference is rating: LOCKLY® at 4.5 against ChromaComfort™'s 1.9. LOCKLY® also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and ratings volume (8K vs 172). ChromaComfort™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

LOCKLY® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 172, 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 13% of ChromaComfort™'s.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, ChromaComfort™ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | ChromaComfort™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews)** | [1.9 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacomfort/id1469374489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 172 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 13.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [Broan-NuTone, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060691176) |

## 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


### ChromaComfort™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromacomfort/id1469374489)

Control your smart bathroom fan's LED lighting and fan speed to create a custom ambiance. Set timers, adjust brightness, and choose from a spectrum of colors for a spa-like experience. Connects via Bluetooth to compatible exhaust fans.

**Highlights:** Custom color ambiance, Adjustable light brightness, Fan speed control, Set timers, Create color scenes, Bluetooth connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use app
- 🎨 Variety of color options
- 💡 Useful features like timer and brightness control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔌 App not working after updates
- ⚠️ Unreliable device detection
- 🕰️ Timer functionality not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to detect connected devices
- Frequent disconnections and inability to reconnect
- Inconsistent behavior when changing light settings
- Timer feature not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to rename devices
- Improved Bluetooth pairing and reconnection
- Integration with smart home platforms
- More customization options for lighting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKLY® free?

LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChromaComfort™ free?

ChromaComfort™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or ChromaComfort™?

LOCKLY® is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while ChromaComfort™ averages 1.9 from 172 ratings.

### Do LOCKLY® or ChromaComfort™ have ads?

Neither LOCKLY® nor ChromaComfort™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or ChromaComfort™?

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and ChromaComfort™ every 3 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 26, 2026 and ChromaComfort™ on October 24, 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.*