LOCKLY® vs Sentinel Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Remote lock/unlock
- Offline Access Codes™
- Activity log viewing
- Voice assistant integration
- Guided device setup
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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
Sentinel Pro
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The official iPhone and iPad app for the Sentinel Pro NVR software. This iOS app offers the following features: - Live video and two-way audio from your cameras - Receive push notifications when motion is detected - Control PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) for cameras with these features - Save or share images from your cameras via email, iMessage, iCloud Photo Sharing and more - Arm or disarm camera recording modes - Easy setup with auto-discovery of servers on your network - View and manage multiple servers - Multiplex: cycle through groups of simultaneous live camera views in full screen - Captures: play back recordings from all your cameras, including motion-detected clips, image files or whole-day movies Please note you will need a Mac running Sentinel Pro 5.3.5 or newer, with a Sentinel Pro software license that covers the number of cameras you want to use in the app. In addition, push notifications and two-way audio require iOS 10.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sentinel Pro at none against LOCKLY®'s 11. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Sentinel Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Sentinel Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LOCKLY® | Sentinel Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PIN GENIE LIMITED | Ben Software Ltd |
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
Sentinel Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LOCKLY®
- 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
Sentinel Pro
No in-app purchases









