Comparison

LOCKLY® vs Sifely Smart Lock

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

Sifely Smart Lock

Manage access to your property remotely. Create temporary passcodes, grant fingerprint access, and send digital keys to guests or residents. Control all access methods from a single, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Create passcodes
  • Add gateways
  • Add fingerprints
  • Send eKeys
  • Manage all access methods in one app
Features
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Sifely Smart Lock is a great solution for rental property management, Airbnb short-term rental hosts, and self-housing resident. One can easily create passcodes, add gateways, add fingerprints and send eKeys with Sifely Smart Lock. It manages all codes, gateways, fingerprints and eKeys in one app.

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
Sifely Smart Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LOCKLY® at 4.5 against Sifely Smart Lock's 2.7. LOCKLY® also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 22%) and ratings volume (8K vs 85). Sifely Smart Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Sifely Smart Lock 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 85, 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 22% of Sifely Smart Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, Sifely Smart Lock fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LOCKLY® versus Sifely Smart Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®Sifely Smart Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8K ratings) — better2.7 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better21.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8K — better85
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB103 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDSifely

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

All ratings8,017 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.0%
Negative37.6%

Sifely Smart Lock

All ratings82 ratings
Positive34.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative53.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral13.7%
Negative64.7%

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

Sifely Smart Lock

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

Sifely Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sifely Smart Lock free?
Sifely Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or Sifely Smart Lock?
LOCKLY® is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Sifely Smart Lock averages 2.7 from 85 ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or Sifely Smart Lock have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor Sifely Smart Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or Sifely Smart Lock?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and Sifely Smart Lock fortnightly. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sifely Smart Lock on October 24, 2026.

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