eSmartLock vs Kubba
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.
Kubba
This app helps you take control of your habits, spending, and long-term health by tracking daily choices and visualizing their impact. Build consistency and stay motivated with progress insights to become more disciplined and in control.
- Track habits and daily decisions
- Visualize choice impact
- Monitor spending and savings
- Build consistency with feedback
- Stay motivated with progress insights
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Become the version of yourself you've always wanted to be. Kubba helps you take control of your habits, spending, and long-term health. Track your daily choices and see how they impact your life over time. Whether it’s cutting back on fast food, reducing unnecessary spending, or building better routines, Kubba turns small decisions into meaningful progress. FEATURES: • Track habits and daily decisions • Visualize how your choices affect your future • Monitor spending and savings in real time • Build consistency with simple, clear feedback • Stay motivated with progress insights Kubba is designed to help you become more aware, more disciplined, and more in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kubba at 100% against eSmartLock's 32%. Kubba also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). eSmartLock's advantage is ratings volume (159 vs 4). 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. Kubba asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kubba holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eSmartLock has 159 ratings behind it against 4, 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 Kubba's.
eSmartLock ships an update every 2 months, Kubba every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSmartLock | Kubba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (159 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 159 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd. | Borzou LLC |
Customer experience
eSmartLock
Kubba
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
Kubba
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
Kubba
No in-app purchases
