# Yale Access vs Lockly Home

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yale Access at none against Lockly Home's 27. Yale Access also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (77K vs 1.9K). Lockly Home's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Yale Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yale Access holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yale Access has 77K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Yale Access's written reviews are positive against 62% of Lockly Home's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, Lockly Home every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yale Access | Lockly Home |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-access/id1450980221/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-home/id6578425449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **61.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#206** | — |
| Size | 308 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [August Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/648730595) | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) |

## What reviewers say

### Yale Access

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yale-access/id1450980221)

**Currently charting:** #206 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Control and secure your home with smart lock technology. Manage access for family and guests, receive activity alerts, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is protected. This app is compatible with specific Yale and August smart lock models in the US and Canada.

**Highlights:** Smart lock control, Home security management, Access for family and guests, Activity alerts, Peace of mind, Compatible with Yale and August locks

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient keyless entry
- 🔒 Secure lock with fingerprint scanner
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Great for short-term rentals
- 👍 Responsive and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔋 No battery level indicator
- 🔒 Cannot remove self as guest on others' locks
- 👎 Unreliable auto-lock/unlock feature
- 👎 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App shows incorrect lock status
- Issues with adding/deleting users
- Connectivity problems between lock and app
- Firmware updates causing functionality issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices/networks

**Requested features**

- Add battery level indicator
- Allow users to remove themselves as guests
- Improve auto-lock/unlock functionality
- Provide better integration with smart home platforms
- Enhance app UI and UX


### Lockly Home

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

Manage your smart locks and safes with this redesigned app. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and personalized access for family and guests. Control your devices remotely and receive real-time notifications for enhanced home security.

**Highlights:** Facial recognition setup, Live view and video recording, Intercom calls, Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys), Remote locking/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 Yale Access free?

Yale Access 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, Yale Access or Lockly Home?

Yale Access is rated higher. Yale Access averages 4.9 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Lockly Home averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Yale Access or Lockly Home have ads?

Yale Access shows ads; Lockly Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yale Access or Lockly Home?

Yale Access ships an update fortnightly, and Lockly Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, Yale Access was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lockly Home on October 31, 2026.

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