# LOCKLY® vs Link Car Care

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link Car Care at 100% against LOCKLY®'s 47%. Link Car Care also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). LOCKLY®'s advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Link Car Care 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Link Car Care's.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Link Car Care every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | Link Car Care |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-car-care/id1660834040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 207 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [Link Roadside LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1217774537) |

## 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


### Link Car Care

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-car-care/id1660834040)

Schedule car washes easily by selecting a time and location. Customize your wash with premium packages and add-ons. Securely pay within the app and receive timely reminders for your appointments.

**Highlights:** Effortless scheduling, Customized wash options, Location-based station recommendations, Secure in-app payment, Appointment reminders and notifications, User ratings and reviews

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKLY® free?

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

### Is Link Car Care free?

Link Car Care is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or Link Car Care?

Link Car Care is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Link Car Care averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LOCKLY® or Link Car Care have ads?

Neither LOCKLY® nor Link Car Care shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Link Car Care?

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Link Car Care every 2 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 26, 2026 and Link Car Care on October 24, 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.*