E vs Hikotron
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E
Control your smart lock remotely or via Bluetooth. Manage access with PIN codes, RFID cards, and virtual keys. Monitor unlock history and customize lock settings for convenient and secure access.
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi lock control
- PIN code and RFID card access
- Virtual key management
- Unlock record history
- Customizable auto-lock timer
- Proximity unlock
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E-LOK App is the exclusive app to operate and control your E-LOK 7-Series and 8-Series Smart Lock along with the E-LOK Gateway for Wi-Fi functionality. Unlock/lock smart lock via Bluetooth, or remotely if using E-LOK Gateway PIN-Codes, One-time, Timed, Custom and Recurring RFID Cards, pair your included RFID Cards to unlock your Smart Lock Fingerprint (707 and 717 Models only) Send Admin access to your smart lock or send virtual keys for access View all unlock records and failed unlock attempts Extend Auto-lock timer or programme passage mode for easy access Proximity Touch to Unlock Find More Information on E-LOK.com Including FAQ's, Trouble Shooting and User Manuals.
Hikotron
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Prepare for your electric future and connect to the Hikotron network. Start, monitor, stop and pay for your charging session all from the palm of your hand. Key features of the Hikotron App: • Scan QR code above the socket you want to use on the Hikotron charging post • View the charger details • Start your charging session • Monitor you charging session with real time data such as time elapsed, pricing and kWh delivered and more • View account information such as current balance, payment methods, and transaction history Features that are coming soon: • In-app map so you can locate a charging post (currently only available via our website) • Live status information about the Hikotron charging posts: Out of service, In use, Available (currently only available via our website) • See full details of your past charging sessions • Get notified when your charge session is disrupted or nearly complete We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to leave us feedback or send new feature requests directly from the help section in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hikotron at every 2 months against E's every 8 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
E ships an update every 8 months, Hikotron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E | Hikotron |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 385 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Howie | Hikotron Limited |
In-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
Hikotron
No in-app purchases
