Comparison

Master Lock Vault Home vs DateNow

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

Head to head
About

Master Lock Vault Home

Manage your smart locks with your smartphone. Unlock, lock, and share access with digital keys and temporary codes. Receive low battery notifications and review a detailed history log of all lock activity.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as digital key
  • Share access with guests
  • Temporary access codes
  • Low battery notifications
  • 90-day activity history log
  • Multiple unlock modes
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Master Lock® Vault eLocks has been enhanced and redesigned as Master Lock® Vault Home Your smartphone is the key to your padlock and lockbox – no more forgotten combos! Enjoy speed & ease of use, share access, have greater control with temporary keys/codes, low battery notifications and a 90-day history log. With a Bluetooth Smart-enabled device, you and your guests can unlock & lock your Master Lock Bluetooth Smart-enabled padlock using digital, encrypted “keys”. If you don’t have your phone with you, or you need to share temporary access with someone, the lock can be opened using a code entered on the lock keypad. In default Wake Mode, the lock unlocks upon pressing any button on the lock when your phone is with you. Optional Wake + Tap Mode, adds security by requiring the user to wake the lock and press a button on their phone to unlock the lock. The lock owner can easily add and remove guests and schedule guest access to 24/7 or time-limited access. Disabled Mode allows for maintaining a locked state while the phone is stored inside of a locker. The lock history log captures lock registration; unlock, open and relock activity; unlock method (via Bluetooth Smart-enabled device or directional code); date, time and user (if known); guest invitations, acceptances, access revocations; lock keypad tamper alerts; low battery alerts; Primary Code changes; settings changes (Automatic Relock Time, Unlock Mode, Time Zone); reset keys activity and firmware updates. The lock batteries are replaceable and can be jumped with an external battery if the battery dies in the locked position. Migrate your locks from your Master Lock Vault eLocks account to your new Home account using the Master Lock Vault Home app.

About

DateNow

Features
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DateNow réinvente la rencontre en ligne en privilégiant les échanges authentiques et spontanés. Contrairement aux applications traditionnelles centrées sur le défilement de profils, DateNow favorise les interactions réelles grâce à des mises en relation basées sur les préférences des utilisateurs et des conversations en temps réel. Fonctionnalités principales : • Création et personnalisation du profil • Mise en relation selon vos préférences • Échanges par messagerie • Conversations vidéo intégrées • Gestion simplifiée des profils et des interactions • Environnement conçu pour favoriser des rencontres plus naturelles Notre objectif : permettre aux utilisateurs de mieux se découvrir grâce à des échanges directs plutôt qu'à travers une simple collection de photos. Téléchargez DateNow et commencez à rencontrer autrement.

Screenshots

Master Lock Vault Home3 screens
DateNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DateNow at every 5 weeks against Master Lock Vault Home's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Lock Vault Home ships an update every 3 months, DateNow every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Master Lock Vault Home versus DateNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster Lock Vault HomeDateNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB114 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaster Lock Company, LLC.Alexandre Guims

Bugs and requests

Master Lock Vault Home

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Temporary codes not working as expected
  • Inconsistent lock status updates
  • Activation code/device ID issues
  • Bluetooth connection failures
  • Unexpected lock unlocking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Customizable access schedules
  • Detailed usage reporting
  • Remote access and management
  • Improved guest management

DateNow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Master Lock Vault Home

No in-app purchases

None

DateNow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Master Lock Vault Home free?
Master Lock Vault Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DateNow free?
DateNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Master Lock Vault Home or DateNow have ads?
Neither Master Lock Vault Home nor DateNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Lock Vault Home or DateNow?
Master Lock Vault Home ships an update every 3 months, and DateNow every 5 weeks. Most recently, Master Lock Vault Home was updated on October 26, 2026 and DateNow on October 7, 2026.

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