eSmartLock vs Tinewa Smart
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.
Tinewa Smart
This app provides advanced door lock and security solutions, drawing on nearly 20 years of manufacturing experience. It aims to offer families worldwide safe and convenient locking mechanisms.
- Professional lock-making experience
- Dedicated R&D team
- Safe and convenient locks
- Focus on product quality
- Customer needs oriented
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Tinewa has a professional factory with nearly 20 years of lock-making experience and a professional R&D team, which is dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible door locks and security solutions. We focus on products and we value customer needs; we hope that every family around the world can use safe and convenient locks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tinewa Smart at 100% against eSmartLock's 32%. Tinewa Smart also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). eSmartLock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (159 vs 3). 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. eSmartLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Tinewa Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tinewa Smart holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSmartLock has 159 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of eSmartLock's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tinewa Smart's.
eSmartLock ships an update every 2 months, Tinewa Smart every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartLock | Tinewa Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (159 ratings) | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 287 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | SuZhou Changweihou Trading Ltd |
Customer experience
eSmartLock
Tinewa Smart
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
Tinewa Smart
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Tinewa Smart
No in-app purchases
