# SPL vs SmartKey Box

The clearest difference is rating: SmartKey Box at 5.0 against SPL's 4.8. SmartKey Box also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). SPL's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SmartKey Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

SPL ships an update monthly, SmartKey Box fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPL | SmartKey Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl/id1489139640/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartkey-box/id1544208283/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 132 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [军 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489139639) | [Shenzhen XHorse Electronics Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/847134173) |

## What reviewers say

### SPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spl/id1489139640)

This application connects to automatic key cutting machines via Bluetooth. It enables users to decode, cut, duplicate keys, and create custom key profiles, streamlining locksmith operations for increased efficiency.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity, Key decoding, Key cutting, Key duplication, Custom key profiles, Intelligent updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartKey Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartkey-box/id1544208283)

Control your car's locks, trunk, and panic functions directly from your smartphone. This app connects via Bluetooth to a smart key box, offering a convenient and customizable way to manage vehicle access with various gesture controls.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth connectivity to smart key box, Remote lock/unlock vehicle, Trunk open function, Panic alarm activation, Customizable gesture controls (single-click, double-click, press-and-hold), Multiple style options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPL free?

SPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartKey Box free?

SmartKey Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SPL or SmartKey Box?

SmartKey Box is rated higher. SPL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SmartKey Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SPL or SmartKey Box have ads?

Neither SPL nor SmartKey Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPL or SmartKey Box?

SPL ships an update monthly, and SmartKey Box fortnightly. Most recently, SPL was updated on June 10, 2026 and SmartKey Box on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
