Comparison

LOCKLY® vs GunBase

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

GunBase

Manage your firearm collection with this app. Catalog items with photos, search and filter by various criteria, and view detailed item pages. It offers a dashboard summary and secure, private data storage by connecting to your personal server.

Highlights
  • Catalog firearms with photo thumbnails
  • Search by make, model, serial number, or notes
  • Filter by type, caliber, NFA status, and condition
  • Detailed item pages with photo galleries
  • Dashboard with collection summary
  • Secure, encrypted data storage
  • Connects to personal server for privacy
Features
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GunBase is a personal firearms inventory management app that helps you catalog, organize, and track your collection. Features: - Browse your full inventory with photo thumbnails - Search by make, model, serial number, or notes - Filter by type, caliber, NFA status, and condition - View detailed item pages with photo galleries - Edit item details including value, container, and notes - Dashboard with total count and collection value - Secure authentication with encrypted data storage GunBase connects to your personal server, keeping your inventory data private and under your control. All photos and data are transmitted securely over HTTPS. Perfect for collectors, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clean, organized record of their firearms collection for insurance, compliance, or personal reference.

Screenshots

LOCKLY®4 screens
GunBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LOCKLY® at Free against GunBase's $39.99. LOCKLY® also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). GunBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases 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

LOCKLY® is free to download; GunBase costs $39.99 up front. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and GunBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GunBase 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, GunBase every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LOCKLY® versus GunBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLOCKLY®GunBase
PriceFree — better$39.99
Rating4.5 (8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITEDBenjamin Richter

Customer experience

LOCKLY®

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

GunBase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GunBase

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
Show 8 more
  • 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
4 purchases

GunBase

One-time4
  • Magazine$4.99
  • Box$9.99
  • Case$19.99
Show 1 more
  • Ammo Can$49.99

Questions

Is LOCKLY® free?
LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GunBase free?
GunBase costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LOCKLY® or GunBase?
GunBase is rated higher. LOCKLY® averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while GunBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LOCKLY® or GunBase have ads?
Neither LOCKLY® nor GunBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LOCKLY® or GunBase?
LOCKLY® ships an update monthly, and GunBase every 3 days. Most recently, LOCKLY® was updated on October 21, 2026 and GunBase on October 16, 2026.

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