Comparison

Kwikset vs Brightlayer Home

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

Head to head
About

Kwikset

Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, manage guest access with custom codes, and receive instant security alerts. Integrate with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Remote lock monitoring and control
  • Guest access code management
  • Instant activity and security alerts
  • Multi-home and lock management
  • Smart home ecosystem integration (Wi-Fi, Matter)
  • Encrypted data security
Features
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At Kwikset, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Kwikset’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out www.kwikset.com/matter for more information. Security and Peace of Mind Kwikset provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Kwikset app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Kwikset App is compatible with all Kwikset Halo and Kwikset Aura smart locks. Kwikset®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company

About

Brightlayer Home

Monitor and control your home's power usage with smart breakers and wiring devices. Gain energy insights, set schedules for cost savings, and receive important notifications. Manage connected devices remotely and enhance security with features like vacation mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy insights
  • Historical energy usage data
  • Customizable energy-saving schedules
  • Remote device control
  • Out-of-ordinary activity notifications
  • Vacation mode for security
  • Voice control integration
Features
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The Brightlayer Home app works with Eaton smart breakers and wiring devices.  Easily view power usage, control connected devices remotely and make more informed energy decisions. • Energy insights- Better understand energy usage inside the home with real-time and historical insights • Cost savings- Create schedules and scenes to fit your daily routine and to save energy. • Stay up to date- Receive notifications of out of the ordinary activities • Flexible load control- Easily connect Eaton smart home technologies to manage and control energy usage • Added security- Vacation mode turns lights on and off randomly to make seem like someone is home • Voice Control – Pair with Amazon Alexa or Google Home to use voice commands

Screenshots

Kwikset4 screens
Brightlayer Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brightlayer Home at every 3 weeks against Kwikset's every 3 months. Kwikset's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 30%) and ratings volume (60K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Kwikset against 4.7 for Brightlayer Home. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kwikset has 60K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Kwikset's written reviews are positive against 30% of Brightlayer Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kwikset ships an update every 3 months, Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kwikset versus Brightlayer Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKwiksetBrightlayer Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60K ratings) — better4.7 (2.6K ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews — better30.1% of reviews
Number of ratings60K — better2.6K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC.Eaton Corporation

Customer experience

Kwikset

All ratings58,076 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative40.0%

Brightlayer Home

All ratings1,988 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.7%

User reviews

Kwikset

From 60K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Secure access
  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Helpful for short-term rentals
  • 👍 Great design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery life problems
  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Firmware update challenges
  • 🐛 Difficult setup and pairing

Brightlayer Home

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Seamless connection to devices
  • 💡 Useful scheduling features
  • 🔒 Secure remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable device connectivity
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scheduling functionality
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Lacking key features (e.g. EV charger support)

Bugs and requests

Kwikset

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent lock status reporting
  • Pairing failures with Bluetooth and WiFi

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable notifications
  • Ability to manage multiple locks
  • Scheduled auto-lock feature
  • Integration with smart home platforms

Brightlayer Home

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules randomly disappearing
  • Devices disconnecting from WiFi
  • App login issues and account creation problems
  • Incompatibility with certain WiFi routers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add advanced scheduling options (e.g. if-then rules)
  • Improve app stability and reliability
  • Integrate with popular smart home platforms (e.g. Alexa, Google Home)
  • Add support for more device types (e.g. EV chargers)

In-app purchases

None

Kwikset

No in-app purchases

None

Brightlayer Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kwikset free?
Kwikset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brightlayer Home free?
Brightlayer Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kwikset or Brightlayer Home?
Kwikset is rated higher. Kwikset averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Brightlayer Home averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Kwikset or Brightlayer Home have ads?
Neither Kwikset nor Brightlayer Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kwikset or Brightlayer Home?
Kwikset ships an update every 3 months, and Brightlayer Home every 3 weeks. Most recently, Kwikset was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brightlayer Home on November 3, 2026.

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