Comparison

E vs McGrath Locks

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

McGrath Locks

Features
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Give you keyless convenience and the ability to configure and access your smart lock via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

E3 screens
McGrath Locks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: E at none against McGrath Locks's shown. McGrath Locks's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E ships an update every 8 months, McGrath Locks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
E versus McGrath Locks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMcGrath Locks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size385 MB307 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam HowieLSC Security Supplies

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

McGrath Locks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is McGrath Locks free?
McGrath Locks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or McGrath Locks have ads?
McGrath Locks shows ads; E does not.
Which is updated more often, E or McGrath Locks?
E ships an update every 8 months, and McGrath Locks every 6 weeks. Most recently, E was updated on October 21, 2026 and McGrath Locks on October 9, 2026.

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