eSmartLock vs Level Home
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSmartLock
Control your smart locks remotely and eliminate the need for traditional keys. This app offers a convenient way to manage access and avoid the hassle of lost keys.
- Smart lock mobile client
- Keyless entry
- Remote lock control
- Eliminate traditional keys
- Avoid lost key hassle
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eSmartLock is a smart lock mobile client software, which is close to life. Get rid of the constraints of traditional keys and avoid the hassle of losing keys.
Level Home
Control your smart lock remotely using your phone. Grant and revoke access for guests, and monitor entry activity from anywhere. Integrates with popular smart home platforms for seamless automation.
- Remote lock/unlock
- Share access with guests
- Activity history tracking
- Smart home platform integration
- Voice control
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The Level Home app lets you use your phone to lock and unlock your door. With award-winning design and engineering, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ are bringing the next generation of smart locks to your home. Easily share access with friends, family, and people you trust. Track activity history from anywhere to see who’s come and gone. Level works with smart home platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa from anywhere via app, voice, or automations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Level Home at 4.6 against eSmartLock's 2.3. Level Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). eSmartLock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17). On price 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. eSmartLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Level Home asks for nothing beyond the download.
Level Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 714 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of eSmartLock's written reviews are positive against 46% of Level Home's.
eSmartLock ships an update every 2 months, Level Home fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | eSmartLock | Level Home |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (159 ratings) | 4.6 (714 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 | 714 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | Level Home Inc. |
Customer experience
eSmartLock
Level Home
User reviews
eSmartLock
From 159 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fingerprint unlock works reliably
- 🔒 Secure access control
- ⚡ Quick setup once working
- 📱 Apple Watch integration available
- 🔋 Long battery life
Room to improve
- 🐛 Registration process extremely problematic
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 📵 App crashes and won't load
- 🔐 Mandatory account registration required
- ❌ Poor user experience and confusing navigation
Level Home
From 714 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Sleek and minimalist design
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
- 👍 Easy installation and setup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity and sync issues
- 🔋 Battery drain and lack of low battery notifications
- 🔒 Inconsistent and unreliable locking/unlocking
- 👎 Buggy and unstable app updates
- 👎 Poor customer support
Bugs and requests
eSmartLock
Reported bugs
19 issues- Cannot complete registration - password validation fails
- App won't accept valid passwords meeting stated requirements
- Bluetooth disconnects within seconds of connection
- Lock icon displays incorrect state (always shows unlocked)
- Fingerprint reader fails to save or update fingerprints
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- App loses connection to lock randomly
- User management section disappears from app
- Cards stop working after app download
- Card reconnection function doesn't work
- Watch app stays in 'connecting' state indefinitely
- App won't load past opening screen
- Fingerprint placement sensitivity too strict
- Power-saving mode popup appears in Chinese despite English selection
- Cannot create new user accounts
- Password reset and account recovery broken
- Logout doesn't clear stored credentials
- Keyboard input issues in password/security question fields
- Bluetooth pairing fails after initial setup
- Lock won't recognize fingerprints in rain or when wet
Requested features
12 requests- Apple Watch standalone app without phone requirement
- Widget integration for quick access
- Apple Home integration
- Single-button unlock without opening app
- Account password reset functionality
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- Battery level indicator in app
- Ability to keep door unlocked without complex scheduling
- Remote access to activity logs without physical lock
- Improved Bluetooth range
- QR code sharing for easy user addition
- Account sharing between family members
- Siri control on Apple Watch
Level Home
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch after iOS updates
- Locks randomly stop responding or get stuck
- Inconsistent behavior with auto-unlock and touch-to-unlock features
- Guest access and sharing not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add battery level indicator and low battery notifications
- Improve connectivity and reliability of locking/unlocking
- Enhance app UI/UX and make it more intuitive
- Provide better customer support and timely bug fixes
- Add more customization options and smart home integrations
In-app purchases
eSmartLock
- Cloud Storage 30-day (7)$1.99
- Cloud Storage 180-day (7)$6.99
- Cloud Storage 360-day (7)$9.99
Level Home
No in-app purchases
