Locksub vs Auto Locksmiths
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locksub
This app connects locksmiths with job opportunities. Browse confirmed leads, purchase jobs you're available for, and get paid upon completion. It's designed to maximize profits and satisfaction for locksmiths and customers.
- Access locksmith job opportunities
- Browse confirmed and consolidated leads
- Purchase and own job leads
- Manage job details and customer communication
- Submit invoices and receive payment
- Receive local job alerts based on location
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The LockSub App Gives You Locksmith Job Opportunities at Your Fingertips Developed by locksmiths, for locksmiths and subcontractors, the Locksub app is user-friendly, intuitive and can help maximize your business’s profits. All leads and jobs posted to the platform by subcontractors are 100% confirmed and consolidated. All you have to do is browse the leads, purchase the ones you are available for, and complete the work. Once a job is purchased, you’ll take full ownership of it and call the customer to give them an ETA and all relevant information. On completion of the job, you’ll submit an invoice and get paid for your time. The LockSub locksmith app means increased satisfaction for subcontractors, locksmiths and customers alike. LockSub is a valuable locksmith resource for mobile locksmiths. The app is designed to allow a preview of all jobs; the full information is made available to you once the lead has been purchased. Only one locksmith can purchase each lead posted. To ensure you get the most from the app, enable your location settings and you’ll be shown local locksmith jobs to choose from. Simply use the “available to accept jobs” button to show you are available to take on work. LockSub is the easy way to get leads and jobs on the go.
Auto Locksmiths
This app connects automotive locksmiths with vehicle lock and key job requests. Technicians can view leads, quote customers on the go, and receive instant alerts for new service requests. It streamlines the process of managing job leads and providing quotes for car, van, SUV, and truck services.
- View vehicle lock & key job requests
- Quote customers on the go
- Receive instant job alerts
- Manage service leads
- Access via iOS device
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Automotive locksmiths featured on the Auto Locksmiths website can view vehicle lock & key job requests, as well as quote customers whilst on the go via the app! Job management app for Auto Locksmiths service partners in the USA. The app allows for automotive locksmiths featured on www.autolocksmiths.com to quote customers instantly. Automotive lock & key technicians don't need to log into the ‘Auto Locksmiths’ website to view job leads and quote customers! Simply download the app and get instant access. We will send you alerts via the app when a customer has requested a quote from you for car, van, SUV, and truck lock & key services. Customers requesting a no-obligation quote from our member automotive locksmiths will not have to wait too long for a quotation. The Auto Locksmiths app is the most convenient way for vehicle lock & key technicians in the United States to quote and manage the leads we send them via their iOS device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Locksub at 77% against Auto Locksmiths's 0%. Locksub also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5). Auto Locksmiths's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Locksub holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Locksub's written reviews are positive against 0% of Auto Locksmiths's.
Locksub ships an update fortnightly, Auto Locksmiths every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locksub | Auto Locksmiths |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WILDEFIRE LIMITED | Interactive Network Ltd |
Customer experience
Locksub
Auto Locksmiths
In-app purchases
Locksub
No in-app purchases
Auto Locksmiths
No in-app purchases
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