Comparison

LOCKLY® vs Lock Connection Admin

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

Lock Connection Admin

Features
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The App is a Management App Designed to be used with our Bluetooth KR-S80LC-BT and KR-S80LC-FLBT-64R locks. You can open these locks with your Phone, iPad and almost any Bluetooth enabled device. After downloading the app, pair your device with the lock and you can start using it to operate the lock. Some features: Opens using Bluetooth in less than 1 second. Each lock has its own Serial number and 4 digit PIN. Low battery voltage indicator. Locked and unlocked readouts. can view unlock records. you can add and delete other users. you can have multiple locks. turn on /off alarm buzzer sounds and open/close sounds. Simple interface.

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
Lock Connection Admin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lock Connection Admin at none against LOCKLY®'s 11. Lock Connection Admin also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). LOCKLY®'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Lock Connection Admin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Lock Connection Admin every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LOCKLY® versus Lock Connection Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®Lock Connection Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDJeff Walker

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

Lock Connection Admin

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

Lock Connection Admin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Connection Admin free?
Lock Connection Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LOCKLY® or Lock Connection Admin have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor Lock Connection Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Lock Connection Admin?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Lock Connection Admin every 7 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 11, 2026 and Lock Connection Admin on September 29, 2026.

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