Defender Guard vs iKey Lock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Defender Guard
Monitor your home with high-definition video and intelligent AI detection. Receive instant alerts for people, pets, or vehicles, customize your settings, and manage your security system from anywhere. Enjoy peace of mind with cloud storage and remote access.
- Crystal-clear 4K video streaming
- AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection
- Instant motion alerts
- Secure cloud event storage
- Customizable motion zones
- Remote system management
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Welcome to the smarter way to protect your home! With the Defender Guard app, crystal-clear video and powerful AI detection come together to keep you effortlessly connected and in control—no matter where you are. Get instant alerts when it matters, stream live footage in up to 4K, and access events saved securely in the cloud. Our advanced AI knows the difference between a person, pet, or vehicle—so you only get the notifications you want. Customise motion zones, set schedules, and manage your whole system with just a few taps. Whether you're at home or on the go, peace of mind is always in your pocket. Unlock more features with Guard Cloud subscription: • Starter Monthly (1-camera) $3.99/mo • Starter Annual (1-camera) $39.99/yr • Elite Monthly (1-camera) $7.99/mo • Elite Annual (1-camera) $79.99/yr Terms of Use: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/guard-app-user-registration-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.defendercameras.com/pages/defender-guard-app-privacy-policy
iKey Lock
Control and configure your Bluetooth Smart Lock directly from your smartphone. Easily share access with others and manage your lock's settings. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device for seamless operation.
- Operate Bluetooth Smart Lock
- Setup lock configurations
- Share lock access
- Manage lock settings
- Requires Bluetooth
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Operate, setup, and share your Bluetooth Smart Lock. Remember to always enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defender Guard at 43% against iKey Lock's 0%. Defender Guard also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 3). iKey Lock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Defender Guard sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iKey Lock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Defender Guard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defender Guard has 4.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Defender Guard's written reviews are positive against 0% of iKey Lock's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Defender Guard | iKey Lock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.2K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 607 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empowerment Technologies Inc. | Sunion Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Defender Guard
iKey Lock
Bugs and requests
Defender Guard
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notifications not showing live camera view
- Cameras going offline frequently
- App crashing when trying to set up detection zones
- Inability to view past recordings
- Inconsistent performance across different cameras
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to log in on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved motion detection to distinguish between humans and other motion
- Faster and more intuitive app interface
- Option to override recordings when storage is full
- Integration with smart home platforms like HomeKit
iKey Lock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Defender Guard
- Starter*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
- Starter 1cam*Monthly$3.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Monthly$4.991 Month
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- Starter*2cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$7.991 Month
- Elite*1cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*2cam*Monthly$9.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly$11.991 Month
- Starter*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$14.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- Starter*6cam*Monthly$15.991 Month
- Elite*2cam*Monthly$19.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly$22.991 Month
- Elite*3cam*Monthly1 Month trial$22.991 Month
- Elite*6cam*Monthly$29.991 Month
- Starter*1cam*Yearly$49.901 Year
- Starter*2cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*1cam*Yearly$99.991 Year
- Elite*2cam*Yearly$199.991 Year
iKey Lock
No in-app purchases
