Comparison

MobileKey for RemoteLock vs KeyInCode

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

Head to head
About

MobileKey for RemoteLock

Transform your smartphone into a digital keycard for seamless access with Bluetooth readers. Avoid carrying extra fobs or cards by simply presenting your phone to unlock doors. The app operates efficiently in the background with minimal power consumption.

Highlights
  • Use smartphone as a keycard
  • Works with RemoteLock Bluetooth Readers
  • No extra keyfobs needed
  • Low power consumption
  • Runs in background
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With MobileKey credentials, you can use your smartphone as a keycard or fob with RemoteLock Bluetooth Readers. No need to carry additional keyfobs or cards. Instead just present your phone to the reader to open the door. The MobileKey app uses very little power and just needs to be running in the background to transmit your credential to the reader.

About

KeyInCode

Manage and monitor your smart locks directly from your smartphone. Control access, create temporary credentials, and view activity logs remotely or via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • User credential management
  • Access scheduling
  • Temporary guest codes
  • Activity history
  • Lock settings management
Features
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The KeyInCode app provides control and monitoring of your locks from your smartphone over Bluetooth when within range or WiFi to control remotely. This app works with the following KeyInCode Models: - 2500 - 3500 - 4500 - 5500 - 6500 Utilize the KeyInCode app to register, configure and control your KeyInCode locks. Control all lock functionality through the app, including: - Lock registration - Connect lock to existing WiFi networks - Lock/Unlock over Bluetooth or remotely over WiFi - Manage up to 3600 unique user credentials - Create access schedules to limit user access to weekly schedules - Create temporary guest credentials/pin codes - View lock access history - Manage lock settings including auto-lock, mute, and lock schedules - Manage and invite additional admins

Screenshots

MobileKey for RemoteLock3 screens
KeyInCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MobileKey for RemoteLock at 3.7 against KeyInCode's 3.0. KeyInCode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MobileKey for RemoteLock holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MobileKey for RemoteLock ships an update every 8 months, KeyInCode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MobileKey for RemoteLock versus KeyInCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobileKey for RemoteLockKeyInCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLockStateKoreLock, Inc.

Customer experience

MobileKey for RemoteLock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

KeyInCode

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MobileKey for RemoteLock

No in-app purchases

None

KeyInCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MobileKey for RemoteLock free?
MobileKey for RemoteLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyInCode free?
KeyInCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MobileKey for RemoteLock or KeyInCode?
MobileKey for RemoteLock is rated higher. MobileKey for RemoteLock averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while KeyInCode averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MobileKey for RemoteLock or KeyInCode have ads?
Neither MobileKey for RemoteLock nor KeyInCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MobileKey for RemoteLock or KeyInCode?
MobileKey for RemoteLock ships an update every 8 months, and KeyInCode every 2 months. Most recently, MobileKey for RemoteLock was updated on October 14, 2026 and KeyInCode on October 1, 2026.

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