Comparison

AlterLock vs BONIQ

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

Features
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【このアプリで出来ること】 ① 掲載数日本最大の低温調理レシピ! ② 低温調理レシピのお気に入り登録 ③ 最新機種BONIQ Pro2のリモートコントロール 【*注意事項*】 *リモートコントロール機能は、最新のBONIQ Pro 2専用となります。その他のBONIQでは、本機能をご使用いただくことができません。 *接続帯域は、2.4GHz帯接続のみに対応しています。5GHz帯のみに対応しているWiFiルーターではご使用いただくことができません。 *レシピはインストールするだけでどなたでも閲覧出来ます。BONIQ Pro 2をお持ちでない方は低温調理レシピアプリとしてご利用ください。 \ 低温調理器BONIQのアプリが新しくなりました / BONIQのコントロールはもちろん、低温調理レシピの検索から温度、調理時間の設定までBONIQアプリ一つでお手のもの! 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 2 が操作可能。 接続設定は、2.4GHz帯接続のみ対応となります。 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返品及び保証の対象外となりますのでご了承くださいませ。

Screenshots

AlterLock4 screens
BONIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BONIQ at none against AlterLock's 2. BONIQ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 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 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlterLock ships an update every 2 months, BONIQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AlterLock versus BONIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlterLockBONIQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEXTSCAPE INC.HAYAMA SHACHU, K.K.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AlterLock

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

BONIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AlterLock free?
AlterLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BONIQ free?
BONIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AlterLock or BONIQ have ads?
Neither AlterLock nor BONIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlterLock or BONIQ?
AlterLock ships an update every 2 months, and BONIQ monthly. Most recently, AlterLock was updated on October 19, 2026 and BONIQ on October 6, 2026.

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