Comparison

eSmartLock vs Subscriptions101

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

Subscriptions101

Track all your recurring payments in one place without linking bank accounts or signing in. See your total monthly and yearly spending at a glance. Manage subscriptions easily with simple reordering and deletion.

Highlights
  • Add subscriptions quickly
  • View total monthly/yearly cost
  • Offline functionality
  • Drag to reorder
  • Swipe to delete
Features
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SubTracker shows you exactly what you pay across every subscription — monthly and yearly — with no bank linking, no sign-in, and no subscription of its own. • Add any subscription in seconds • See your real monthly and yearly total • Drag to reorder, swipe to delete • Works offline, always One price. No irony.

Screenshots

eSmartLock4 screens
Subscriptions1013 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Subscriptions101 at 100% against eSmartLock's 32%. Subscriptions101 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). eSmartLock's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (159 vs 2). On 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

eSmartLock is free to download; Subscriptions101 costs $0.99 up front. eSmartLock sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Subscriptions101 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Subscriptions101 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 2, 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 Subscriptions101's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eSmartLock versus Subscriptions101: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSmartLockSubscriptions101
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.3 (159 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings159 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Elink Smart Co., Ltd.Christine Zukowsky

Customer experience

eSmartLock

All ratings159 ratings
Positive27.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative64.8%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative60.1%

Subscriptions101

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Subscriptions101

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Subscriptions101

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eSmartLock free?
eSmartLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Subscriptions101 free?
Subscriptions101 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, eSmartLock or Subscriptions101?
Subscriptions101 is rated higher. eSmartLock averages 2.3 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Subscriptions101 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do eSmartLock or Subscriptions101 have ads?
Neither eSmartLock nor Subscriptions101 shows ads.

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