Comparison

E vs iKey Lock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth and Wi-Fi lock control
  • PIN code and RFID card access
  • Virtual key management
  • Unlock record history
  • Customizable auto-lock timer
  • Proximity unlock
Features
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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.

About

iKey Lock

Control and configure your Bluetooth Smart Lock directly from your smartphone. Easily share access with others and manage your lock's settings. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Operate Bluetooth Smart Lock
  • Setup lock configurations
  • Share lock access
  • Manage lock settings
  • Requires Bluetooth
Features
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Operate, setup, and share your Bluetooth Smart Lock. Remember to always enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.

Screenshots

E3 screens
iKey Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E at 5.0 against iKey Lock's 2.3. E also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%). iKey Lock's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of E's written reviews are positive against 0% of iKey Lock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 8 months, iKey Lock every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
E versus iKey Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEiKey Lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam HowieSunion Technology Co,Ltd.

Customer experience

E

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%

iKey Lock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

iKey Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iKey Lock free?
iKey Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E or iKey Lock?
E is rated higher. E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iKey Lock averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do E or iKey Lock have ads?
Neither E nor iKey Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or iKey Lock?
E ships an update every 8 months, and iKey Lock every 4 months. Most recently, E was updated on September 17, 2026 and iKey Lock on June 5, 2026.

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