Comparison

eSmartLock vs GeekSmart

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Smart lock mobile client
  • Keyless entry
  • Remote lock control
  • Eliminate traditional keys
  • Avoid lost key hassle
Features
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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.

About

GeekSmart

Manage your smart home devices and family's connected health data. Seamlessly sync body fat scale metrics like BMI and weight to Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your well-being.

Highlights
  • Smart device management
  • Family smart home control
  • Healthkit integration
  • Body fat scale data sync
  • BMI and weight tracking
  • Apple Health data consolidation
Features
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GeekSmart is a smart home management platform that provides a variety of smart device management for the family, and makes our lives more convenient and smarter through it. GeekSmart has been connected to Healthkit, which will seamlessly connect your health records using the body fat scale to Apple Health, such as BMI, weight, height, fat percentage, etc. can be found in Apple Health's body measurement, allowing you to get a clear picture Comprehensive health data. You need to enable the health privacy permission for GeekSmart.

Screenshots

eSmartLock4 screens
GeekSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GeekSmart at 2.9 against eSmartLock's 2.3. GeekSmart also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). eSmartLock's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 11%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eSmartLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GeekSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GeekSmart holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158 and 185 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of eSmartLock's written reviews are positive against 11% of GeekSmart's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSmartLock ships an update every 2 months, GeekSmart every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
eSmartLock versus GeekSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSmartLockGeekSmart
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (158 ratings)2.9 (185 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings158185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd.GEEK TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.

Customer experience

eSmartLock

All ratings158 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative64.6%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative60.1%

GeekSmart

All ratings185 ratings
Positive43.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative46.5%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative74.1%

User reviews

eSmartLock

From 158 App Store ratings

What 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

GeekSmart

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy physical installation
  • 🔒 Fingerprint recognition works reliably
  • 🔑 Multiple access methods (keys, fobs, fingerprint, passcodes)
  • 🎨 Attractive design and appearance
  • ⚡ Low battery consumption

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 🐛 Devices disappear from app after updates
  • 🔐 Security vulnerability - fingerprint sensor too sensitive, unlocks with any touch
  • ⏱️ Slow Bluetooth connection (10+ seconds to connect)

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

GeekSmart

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Bluetooth won't connect or reconnects intermittently
  • App login requires verification code that never arrives
  • White blank screen when adding device to app
  • App deletes device after updates requiring full re-setup
  • Fingerprint sensor accepts unauthorized touches
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  • Auto-lock activates when disabled
  • App freezes when trying to refresh or access devices
  • Cannot add gateway or enable remote access
  • Biometric reader stops accepting registered fingerprints
  • App logout/login loop requiring reinstall
  • iOS version incompatible with newer iOS versions (16.6+)
  • Automations tab non-functional, actions erase after saving
  • Device list scrolls uncontrollably preventing selection
  • Spelling errors throughout app (fingerprint misspelled)
  • Add Device button shows empty page
  • Support contact features non-functional in app
  • Request timeout errors during account creation
  • Cannot retrieve password reset codes

Requested features

10 requests
  • Complete mute option for unlock sounds
  • Wi-Fi connectivity option (instead of only Bluetooth)
  • Persistent lock status display without clicking
  • Swap red/green indicator colors (green for unlocked, red for locked)
  • Passage mode and security mode functionality in app
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  • Longer charging cable or wireless charging
  • Remove or relocate advertisements
  • Disable auto-login requirement
  • Support for older lock models in app
  • Ability to delete or modify user accounts in app

In-app purchases

3 purchases

eSmartLock

One-time3
  • Cloud Storage 30-day (7)$1.99
  • Cloud Storage 180-day (7)$6.99
  • Cloud Storage 360-day (7)$9.99
None

GeekSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSmartLock free?
eSmartLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GeekSmart free?
GeekSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eSmartLock or GeekSmart?
GeekSmart is rated higher. eSmartLock averages 2.3 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while GeekSmart averages 2.9 from 185 ratings.
Do eSmartLock or GeekSmart have ads?
Neither eSmartLock nor GeekSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eSmartLock or GeekSmart?
eSmartLock ships an update every 2 months, and GeekSmart every 4 weeks. Most recently, eSmartLock was updated on September 21, 2026 and GeekSmart on September 18, 2026.

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