BenchSentry vs Lockly Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BenchSentry
Secure your deliveries and prevent package theft with this smart bench system. Manage tracking codes, create custom entry codes for guests, and receive real-time notifications about all bench activity. Compatible with all major carriers and home delivery services.
- Package theft prevention
- Manage tracking codes
- Custom entry codes for guests
- Real-time activity notifications
- Supports all carriers
- Home delivery service integration
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Never worry about another package being stolen!! Protect your front porch by securing all deliveries in your BenchSentry.Manage all Tracking Codes for your upcoming deliveries from your mobile app. Create custom Entry Codes for friends and family so they, too, can access the Bench. Tracking and Entry Codes are synced to the Bench from your mobile app. Delivery drivers will be prompted to enter a portion of the Tracking Code to access your Bench. You will be notified of all Bench activities, deliveries, access using an Entry Code and any failed attempts to access your Bench. The Bench can be used by ALL carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, OnTrac, etc.) and home delivery services (meal delivery, grocery delivery, dry cleaning, neighborhood swap, etc).
Lockly Home
Manage your smart locks and safes with advanced security and convenience. Control access for family and guests, monitor your home remotely, and receive real-time notifications. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and offline access codes for peace of mind.
- Facial recognition setup
- Live view and video recording
- Intercom calls
- Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys)
- Remote locking and unlocking
- Real-time notifications
- Offline Access Codes
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Experience a new way to control your Lockly smart locks and safes. Redesigned from the ground up, the Lockly Home app is built to become an integral part of your home, enhancing both security and convenience for your family. Easily set up innovative features like facial recognition with Lockly Visage, or enjoy live view, video recording, and intercom calls with Lockly Vision and Lockly Vision Elite. Create personalized access for family, friends, and guests using fingerprints, access codes, eKeys, eBadges, and more. From basic functions like locking, unlocking, and monitoring status, to advanced features such as Welcome Mode and Offline Access Codes, the Lockly app is your ultimate companion. It’s designed to bring you the latest innovations while offering the peace of mind that comes with enhanced home security. Control your Lockly devices remotely from anywhere, anytime, and receive real-time notifications through Matter Link, Secure Link, or the Vision Connect Hub. Visit Lockly.com to learn more. Secure all your doors and manage them effortlessly in one app. Discover the freedom and confidence that comes with the World’s Most Advanced Smart Locks. Working on projects for multifamily buildings, schools, or assisted living facilities? Explore our Total Access Solutions at LocklyPRO. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockly Home at 62% against BenchSentry's 17%. Lockly Home also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 10). BenchSentry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockly Home sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BenchSentry asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lockly Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 1.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of BenchSentry's written reviews are positive against 62% of Lockly Home's.
BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, Lockly Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenchSentry | Lockly Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 61.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 296 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Overhead Door Corporation | PIN GENIE LIMITED |
Customer experience
BenchSentry
Lockly Home
Bugs and requests
BenchSentry
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Lockly Home
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to reset password or create new accounts
- Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to delete unused locks/devices
- Improve user management with group/family access
- Provide 24-hour clock format for lock schedules
- Integrate with more smart home platforms like Alexa
In-app purchases
BenchSentry
No in-app purchases
Lockly Home
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$1.991 Month
- 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$3.991 Month
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- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$3.991 Month
- 1 Lock Plus Plan$4.001 Month
- 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
- 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$7.991 Month
- 2 Locks Plus Plan$8.001 Month
- 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$8.991 Month
- 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
- 3 Locks Plus Plan$12.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$14.991 Month
- 4 Locks Plus Plan$16.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$18.991 Year
- 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
- 5 Locks Plus Plan$20.001 Month
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$37.991 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$37.991 Year
- 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
- 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$75.991 Year
- 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$85.991 Year
- 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
- Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$139.991 Year
