# LOCKLY® vs Key West Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LOCKLY® at 47% against Key West Connect's 0%. LOCKLY® also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 46) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Key West Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Key West Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Key West Connect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Key West Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | Key West Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-west-connect/id1563818413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | **47.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [City of Key West](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563818415) |

## 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


### Key West Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/key-west-connect/id1563818413)

Report non-emergency issues in your neighborhood, such as damaged street signs or graffiti. The app uses GPS to pinpoint your location and allows you to upload photos and comments for city staff. You'll receive updates on the status of your submitted requests.

**Highlights:** Submit non-emergency requests, GPS location recognition, Upload photos of concerns, Add comments to submissions, Receive status updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKLY® free?

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

### Is Key West Connect free?

Key West Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or Key West Connect?

Key West Connect is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Key West Connect averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do LOCKLY® or Key West Connect have ads?

Neither LOCKLY® nor Key West Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Key West Connect?

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Key West Connect every 5 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 21, 2026 and Key West Connect on October 15, 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.*