# BenchSentry vs Lockly Home

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 (1.9K vs 10). BenchSentry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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 1.9K 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 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BenchSentry | Lockly Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-home/id6578425449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Overhead Door Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/971795580) | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) |

## What reviewers say

### BenchSentry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benchsentry/id1436890537)

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.

**Highlights:** Package theft prevention, Manage tracking codes, Custom entry codes for guests, Real-time activity notifications, Supports all carriers, Home delivery service integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lockly Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-home/id6578425449)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 lock subscription per month | $2.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo | $3.99 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Lock Plus Plan | $4.00 | per month |
| 2 lock subscription per month | $4.00 | per month |
| 3 lock subscription per month | $6.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 Locks Plus Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| 4 lock subscription per month | $8.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Home | $8.99 | per month |
| 5 lock subscription per month | $10.00 | per month |
| 3 Locks Plus Plan | $12.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Locks Plus Plan | $16.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo | $18.99 | per year |
| 1 lock subscription per year | $19.00 | per year |
| 5 Locks Plus Plan | $20.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo | $37.99 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo | $37.99 | per year |
| 2 lock subscription per year | $38.00 | per year |
| 3 lock subscription per year | $57.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo | $75.99 | per year |
| 4 lock subscription per year | $76.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Home | $85.99 | per year |
| 5 lock subscription per year | $95.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access with fingerprint and facial recognition
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 💡 Useful automation features like auto-lock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
- 🔍 Confusing app UI and navigation
- ⏱️ Slow customer support response times
- 🔧 Difficulty setting up and troubleshooting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to reset password or create new accounts
- Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BenchSentry free?

BenchSentry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lockly Home free?

Lockly Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BenchSentry or Lockly Home?

Lockly Home is rated higher. BenchSentry averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lockly Home averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do BenchSentry or Lockly Home have ads?

Neither BenchSentry nor Lockly Home shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BenchSentry or Lockly Home?

BenchSentry ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lockly Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, BenchSentry was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lockly Home on October 21, 2026.

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