Comparison

LOCKLY® vs Ark7 Renters

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

Ark7 Renters

This app simplifies communication and transactions between tenants and landlords. It allows for easy rent payments, posting notices with notifications, and instant messaging. Users can also view and print payment history and receipts.

Highlights
  • Pay rent via credit card, debit card, or bank account
  • Post notices with notifications
  • Instant messaging between parties
  • View/print rent payment history and receipts
  • Remote tenant and landlord interaction
Features
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Need to pay rent with a tap on your phone? Schedule a plumbing repair? Look no further. Ark7 Renter is your all-in-one tenant and landlord interaction mobile app. Ark7 Renter was designed with a goal to facilitate easy interaction and transaction between tenant and landlord, remotely. Key features include: 1. Post notice with notifications sent out to the registered parties 2. Pay rent, through credit card, debit card or bank account 3. View/receive/print rent payment acknowledgement, history and receipt 4. Send and receive instant messages between the registered parties

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
Ark7 Renters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ark7 Renters at 5.0 against LOCKLY®'s 4.5. Ark7 Renters also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). LOCKLY®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8K vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Ark7 Renters asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ark7 Renters holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Ark7 Renters every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LOCKLY® versus Ark7 Renters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®Ark7 Renters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDArk7 Inc.

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

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

Ark7 Renters

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Ark7 Renters

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

Ark7 Renters

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ark7 Renters free?
Ark7 Renters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or Ark7 Renters?
Ark7 Renters is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Ark7 Renters averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or Ark7 Renters have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor Ark7 Renters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Ark7 Renters?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Ark7 Renters every 6 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ark7 Renters on October 13, 2026.

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