# LOCKLY® vs E

The clearest difference is rating: E at 5.0 against LOCKLY®'s 4.5. E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). LOCKLY®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (8K vs 1). 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. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

E 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 36% of E's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, E every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-lok-smart/id1497659804/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 385 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [William Howie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491134025) |

## 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


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-lok-smart/id1497659804)

Control your smart lock remotely or via Bluetooth. Manage access with PIN codes, RFID cards, and virtual keys. Monitor unlock history and customize lock settings for convenient and secure access.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and Wi-Fi lock control, PIN code and RFID card access, Virtual key management, Unlock record history, Customizable auto-lock timer, Proximity unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKLY® free?

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

### Is E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or E?

E is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while E averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LOCKLY® or E have ads?

Neither LOCKLY® nor E shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or E?

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and E every 8 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 15, 2026 and E on October 4, 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.*