# LOCKLY® vs NICE DIGI

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | NICE DIGI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews)** | [2.7 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-digi/id1662510208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 200 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [少辉 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662311317) |

## 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


### NICE DIGI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nice-digi/id1662510208)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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