Comparison

LOCKLY® vs NICE DIGI

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

NICE DIGI

Manage your smart door locks remotely. Unlock or lock your doors, share access with family and visitors, and track activity logs. Generate temporary passcodes for guests.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Share access permissions
  • Initialize and set lock functions
  • Query unlock and operation logs
  • Generate timed passcodes
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NICE DIGI smart locks control system 1. Control your locks: unlock or lock your door with this APP 2. Share access permissions: share permanent or timed access permissions to your familys 3. Set your locks: Initialize and set the various functions of your smart door locks 4. Query records: query unlock records and operation logs of locks in APP 5. Generate timed passcode: generate timed passcode for a temporary visitor or Courier

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
NICE DIGI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOCKLY® at 4.5 against NICE DIGI's 2.7. LOCKLY® also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 22%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). NICE DIGI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NICE DIGI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOCKLY® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 22% of NICE DIGI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, NICE DIGI every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LOCKLY® versus NICE DIGI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®NICE DIGI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings) — better2.7 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better36
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB194 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITED少辉 吴

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

All ratings8,011 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral15.2%
Negative37.0%

NICE DIGI

All ratings36 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

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

NICE DIGI

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

NICE DIGI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NICE DIGI free?
NICE DIGI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or NICE DIGI?
LOCKLY® is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while NICE DIGI averages 2.7 from 36 ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or NICE DIGI have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor NICE DIGI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or NICE DIGI?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and NICE DIGI every 6 months. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on September 24, 2026 and NICE DIGI on September 15, 2026.

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