# LOCKLY® vs Ark7 Renters

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.

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.

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.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Ark7 Renters every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | Ark7 Renters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark7-renters/id1487840641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [Ark7 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487840640) |

## 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


### Ark7 Renters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark7-renters/id1487840641)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 24, 2026 and Ark7 Renters on October 13, 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.*