Comparison

Master Lock Vault Home vs LifeFused

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

LifeFused

Features
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LifeFused is your personal life operating system — one connected app designed to help you organize, track, plan, and improve the many areas of everyday life. Instead of juggling separate apps for habits, goals, health, finances, home organization, travel, productivity, and personal growth, LifeFused brings them together into one integrated experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ LifeFused is organized around six major areas of life: HEALTH Build healthier routines with tools for movement, stretching, workouts, yoga, Pilates, guided breathing, sleep, nutrition, wellness tracking, and more. MIND Support personal growth, build better habits, reflect, learn, and create routines that help you keep moving forward. WEALTH Organize your financial life with tools designed around money management, investments, bills and subscriptions, insurance, net worth, charity, and financial awareness. MOMENTUM Turn plans into action with goals, to-do lists, journaling, daily planning, progress tracking, and tools that help you maintain momentum. HOME Keep everyday life organized with groceries, meal planning, recipes, home inventory, chores, pet care, home organization, DIY projects, life hacks, and more. TRAVEL Plan trips, organize packing, keep travel journals, and manage the details surrounding your adventures. ONE CONNECTED SYSTEM LifeFused is designed so these areas don't have to exist in isolation. Your activity can contribute to a broader picture of your progress through LifeFused's connected platform. Depending on the features you use, LifeFused can help you: • Build and maintain habits • Create and complete goals • Organize daily tasks • Track personal progress • Plan meals and groceries • Organize your home • Manage important financial information • Plan trips and packing • Journal and reflect • Build healthier routines • Track streaks and achievements • Earn XP as you make progress • Bring multiple areas of life into one organized system START WHERE YOU ARE You don't need to use everything at once. Choose the LifeFused tools that matter to you, build your system over time, and keep the parts of your life that matter most in one place. One life. One connected system. LifeFused.

Screenshots

Master Lock Vault Home3 screens
LifeFused4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Master Lock Vault Home at none against LifeFused's 11. LifeFused's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. LifeFused sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Master Lock Vault Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Lock Vault Home ships an update every 3 months, LifeFused every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Master Lock Vault Home versus LifeFused: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster Lock Vault HomeLifeFused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMaster Lock Company, LLC.Christopher MacPherson

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

LifeFused

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Master Lock Vault Home

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

LifeFused

Subscriptions2
  • LifeFused Founder14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LifeFused Premium Annual14 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time9
  • 4 Local Recommendation Credits$0.99
  • 400 AI Credits$1.99
  • 8 Local Recommendation Credits$1.99
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  • 400 Translator Credits$1.99
  • 20 Local Recommendation Credits$3.99
  • 1,200 AI Credits$4.99
  • 1,000 Translator Credits$4.99
  • 3,000 AI Credits$9.99
  • 2,000 Translator Credits$9.99

Questions

Is Master Lock Vault Home free?
Master Lock Vault Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LifeFused free?
LifeFused is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Lock Vault Home or LifeFused have ads?
Neither Master Lock Vault Home nor LifeFused shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Lock Vault Home or LifeFused?
Master Lock Vault Home ships an update every 3 months, and LifeFused every 3 days. Most recently, Master Lock Vault Home was updated on October 29, 2026 and LifeFused on October 31, 2026.

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