Comparison

tedee vs Dolya

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

Head to head
About

tedee

Control your smart lock remotely, granting access to family and friends. Enjoy automatic locking when you leave and unlocking when you return, all managed through your smartphone. Monitor activity with real-time notifications and detailed logs.

Highlights
  • Remote lock and unlock
  • Share access with others
  • Automatic door locking/unlocking
  • Real-time activity notifications
  • Detailed event logs
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Strong encryption
Features
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How many times have you wondered: "Did I lock the door?", or tried to take the keys out of your pocket with hands full of shopping bags? With tedee smart lock you can forget about it. The app will lock the door when you leave and can unlock it automatically when you get back home! tedee is much more than a key: • unlock and lock your door from anywhere using just your smartphone and tedee bridge • share access to the lock with your family and friends • enjoy auto-unlock feature: the door can be unlocked automatically when you come back home • do not worry about leaving the door unlocked: the app will detect you’re out and lock it for you • browse the logs anytime on your smartphone • get notifications in real time when somebody unlocks the door using the app or a standard key • finally, it looks great! ****************** Why tedee? Convenience Control your door with a smartphone... wherever you are. Expecting visitors? Share access or unlock the door remotely. Hands full of shopping bags after a shopping spree? The lock will let you in... hands free! Efficiency You don't have to buy and replace the batteries! Thanks to an ultra-low energy consumption and a powerfull rechargeable battery you can operate your lock for months... and you can charge it overnight. Design The lock is eye catching. We break up with brick-shaped devices! Enjoy the sleek design that suits your apartment and office. It's small yet powerful. Strong cryptography The communication with tedee lock is based on the latest TLS 1.3 protocol with a 256-bit security key. The only people who can access the lock are the ones of your choice. Events log The log privides you with detailed information about all events, like charging, locking and unlocking (both manually and using the app). Auto-locking tedee lock detects if the mechanical lock was left in a semi-locked position and can finish the turn automatically. You may also want to keep it locked and it will do after a predefined time. ****************** Twitter: https://twitter.com/tedee_smartlock Questions? Suggestions? We'd love to hear them! Contact us at support@tedee.com or visit www.tedee.com

About

Dolya

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Should I send this message? Take this job? Order one more cheeseburger? Some dilemmas aren't worth the agony. Ask Dolya. Think of a yes or no question, tap the screen, and Dolya spins and lands on an answer: a green plus for yes, a red minus for no. WHY DOLYA • One tap, one answer: no typing, no sign-up • A smooth spin you can feel, with vibration as the answer lands • Decide the moment you open the app, if you like • Light and dark mode • Available in English, Ukrainian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Japanese and Korean Three decisions a day are included. If you need more, unlock unlimited decisions with a one-time purchase: no subscription. Dolya means "fate" in Ukrainian. Made by an independent developer from Lviv, Ukraine.

Screenshots

tedee4 screens
Dolya4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: tedee at Free against Dolya's $0.99. tedee also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

tedee is free to download; Dolya costs $0.99 up front. Dolya sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. tedee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

tedee ships an update every 3 weeks, Dolya every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
tedee versus Dolya: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertedeeDolya
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (418 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings418 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEDEE SP. Z O.O.Oleg Novosad

Bugs and requests

tedee

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App does not work
  • Does not store password on iOS
  • Codes to open sometimes don't work
  • Apple Watch only works via Bluetooth
  • Always disconnected, needs to be close to reconnect
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  • Excessive notifications about door being unlocked by owner

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to keep pull-swing/latch in open position
  • Unlock/lock on Apple Watch using WiFi bridge
  • Push notification for admin when users open/close
  • Notifications for door left unlocked or during specific times
  • HomeKit integration for automations (e.g., lights on unlock)
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  • Ability to set alerts for specific user groups
  • Faster way to lock without long-pressing checkmark on keypad

Dolya

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

tedee

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dolya

One-time1
  • Unlimited decisions$0.99

Questions

Is tedee free?
tedee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolya free?
Dolya costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do tedee or Dolya have ads?
Neither tedee nor Dolya shows ads.
Which is updated more often, tedee or Dolya?
tedee ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dolya every 18 months. Most recently, tedee was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dolya on November 5, 2026.

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