# LOCKLY® vs Calculator Lock

The clearest difference is ads: LOCKLY® at none against Calculator Lock's shown. Calculator Lock's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Calculator Lock sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LOCKLY® against 4.6 for Calculator Lock. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8K and 6.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of LOCKLY®'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Calculator Lock's.

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOCKLY® | Calculator Lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 6.1K |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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


### Calculator Lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculator-lock-secure-vault/id6446200267)

Securely hide your private photos, videos, contacts, and passwords behind a disguised calculator interface. Protect your sensitive files with a secret vault and access them only through the app's unique interface. Features include intruder selfies and cloud backups.

**Highlights:** Photo hiding, Video hiding, Contact hiding, Password manager, Disguise mode, Intruder selfie, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calculator Lock Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Hide Photos & Videos | $4.99 | per month |
| Calculator Lock Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock (Remove Ads) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Discount) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Calculator Lock Pro (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Hidden app
- 👍 Good features
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Secure vault for photos, videos, and passwords

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy (doesn't save downloaded videos, can't paste in notes)
- 🔍 App name not very discreet
- 💸 Too much advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't save downloaded videos to gallery
- Can't paste information in notes
- Intruder selfie feature not working
- App icon change not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to change app name
- Sync between devices
- Ability to paste information in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOCKLY® free?

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

### Is Calculator Lock free?

Calculator Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or Calculator Lock?

Calculator Lock is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Calculator Lock averages 4.6 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do LOCKLY® or Calculator Lock have ads?

Calculator Lock shows ads; LOCKLY® does not.

### Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Calculator Lock?

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Calculator Lock every 2 weeks. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on September 24, 2026 and Calculator Lock on September 23, 2026.

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