Comparison

Lightkey1.0 vs TreadRite

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

Head to head
About

Lightkey1.0

Features
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LightBee locks use Visible Light Communication (optical communications in the visible spectrum) for their opening. With the LightKey application you can make use of LightBee locks and improve access security.

About

TreadRite

This app connects to a specialized tool to provide accurate tire tread depth measurements and identify wear patterns. It allows for capturing supplemental vehicle and tire information, recording tire damage with images, and generating shareable inspection reports for various vehicle types.

Highlights
  • Connect and control Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool
  • Display accurate tread measurements
  • Identify tire wear patterns
  • Capture supplemental vehicle and tire information
  • Record tire damage with images
  • Share inspection reports
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TreadRite from Bartec offers simple connection to, and control of, the Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool to deliver fast, precise and reliable tire tread depth measurements. Key features include: - Connection and control of the Bartec Tread-Rite inspection tool: https://www.bartecusa.com/tread-rite
 - Display of accurate and precise tread measurements, configurable from 1 to 5 measurements per tire.
 - Display of tire wear patterns for identifying tracking issues.
 - Configurable settings and workflow options for efficient and consistent inspection of tires.
 - User friendly interface for capturing supplemental vehicle and tire information.
 - Image capture for recording tire damage.
 - Share inspection reports with customers.
 - Worldwide vehicle coverage.
 - Applications include Cars, LCVs, Motorbikes and individual tires.

Screenshots

Lightkey1.04 screens
TreadRite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lightkey1.0 at monthly against TreadRite's every 4 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightkey1.0 ships an update monthly, TreadRite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightkey1.0 versus TreadRite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightkey1.0TreadRite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLightbee Sociedad LimitadaBARTEC AUTO ID LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Lightkey1.0

No in-app purchases

None

TreadRite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightkey1.0 free?
Lightkey1.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TreadRite free?
TreadRite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lightkey1.0 or TreadRite have ads?
Neither Lightkey1.0 nor TreadRite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightkey1.0 or TreadRite?
Lightkey1.0 ships an update monthly, and TreadRite every 4 months. Most recently, Lightkey1.0 was updated on October 11, 2026 and TreadRite on September 24, 2026.

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