Comparison

AlterLock vs BONIQ remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AlterLock

This app pairs with a theft prevention device to monitor your vehicle. It offers loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking to deter theft and provide location updates. Manage vehicle details, device settings, and track your assets with peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Movement-detection alarm
  • Smartphone notifications
  • Independent communication
  • Advanced GPS tracking
  • Vehicle registration
  • Device settings adjustment
  • Map-based location history
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The AlterLock app works in conjunction with the theft prevention device "AlterLock" to keep an eye on your beloved vehicle, including bicycles, motorcycles, and cars. The AlterLock device provides peace of mind through loud alarms, smartphone notifications, and GPS tracking capabilities. Key features include: 1. Alarm to Deter Thieves: A movement-detection alarm sounds directly from the device, deterring criminals and providing a strong deterrent against theft and vandalism. 2. Smartphone Notifications for Assurance: If the device detects movement, it will send a unique notification sound to your smartphone, allowing you to quickly notice and rush to your vehicle. 3. Independent Communication Function: The device can communicate on its own, sending notifications and location information even outside the Bluetooth range. 4. Advanced Tracking Ability: It attempts to pinpoint location information indoors and outdoors by receiving not only precise GPS signals but also Wi-Fi and cell tower signals. Additional App Functions: - Register photos, specs, and frame numbers of your vehicles. - Toggle the device's lock mode. - Adjust various device settings (detection sensitivity, alarm patterns, on/off, duration of sound, regular communication, accident detection, etc.). - Display tracking location information and history on the map screen. - Manage up to three vehicles and devices. Please note: - User registration is required to use the service. - Purchase of the AlterLock device and a service agreement is also required. - This service does not guarantee theft prevention. For more details on service contracts and usage fees, please visit: https://alterlock.net/en/service-description Terms and Conditions: https://alterlock.net/en/service-terms Privacy Policy: https://alterlock.net/en/privacy-policy

About

BONIQ remote

Control your sous vide cooker remotely via 2.4GHz WiFi. Adjust temperatures, set multi-step cooking programs, and manage multiple devices from your smartphone. Enables convenient pre-heating and immediate cooking upon arrival.

Highlights
  • Remote temperature control
  • Multi-step cooking programs
  • Manage multiple devices
  • Pre-heating functionality
  • WiFi connectivity (2.4GHz only)
Features
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2.4GHz帯のWifi接続で、加熱進行を止めたいときには温度を低くするといった操作や帰宅前に水温だけ上げてすぐに調理開始するといった操作が外出先からも可能です。 また、マルチステップでの加熱が可能になりますので最初の45分は80℃で次の15分は90℃で加熱といったマニアックな調理方法も可能になります。 さらに、飲食店の様に複数を使いたい場合は、スマホ1台で複数のBONIQ Proが操作可能。 【注】WiFi接続(2.4GHzのみ接続可/WPA3非対応)メッシュwifi、デュアル/トライバンドなど帯域を自動で接続してしまう機器の場合は接続ができません。 ルーター設定から一時的に5GHzを遮断していただき、2.4GHzのみになった状態で接続していただく必要がございます。 ※アプリ接続に関して、本体の不具合ではなくお客様の環境に起因するアプリ接続が出来ない場合は保証等の対象外となりますのでご了承くださいませ。

Screenshots

AlterLock4 screens
BONIQ remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AlterLock at 3.7 against BONIQ remote's 2.0. AlterLock also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). BONIQ remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. AlterLock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BONIQ remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlterLock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AlterLock versus BONIQ remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlterLockBONIQ remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTSCAPE INC.HAYAMA SHACHU, K.K.

Customer experience

AlterLock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral13.7%
Negative52.9%

BONIQ remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlterLock

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Plan1 Month trial$39.951 Year
None

BONIQ remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlterLock free?
AlterLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BONIQ remote free?
BONIQ remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AlterLock or BONIQ remote?
AlterLock is rated higher. AlterLock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BONIQ remote averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AlterLock or BONIQ remote have ads?
Neither AlterLock nor BONIQ remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlterLock or BONIQ remote?
AlterLock ships an update every 2 months, and BONIQ remote every 2 months. Most recently, AlterLock was updated on October 19, 2026 and BONIQ remote on October 5, 2026.

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