PHGLock PASS vs SOREX SmartLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PHGLock PASS
This utility app allows you to unlock various types of locks and cylinders using your smartphone via Bluetooth. It requires specific hardware to function. Contact the developer within the app for more details.
- Unlock doors via Bluetooth
- Compatible with specific locks/cylinders
- Requires dedicated hardware
- In-app contact for information
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PHGLock PASS is used to open the door, by Bluetooth, using different kinds of locks and cylinders which include an specific hardware. You can contact us in the APP if you need more information.
SOREX SmartLock
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With the SOREX SmartLock app, you can easily manage and configure your SOREX door locks from anywhere. You can grant users access, create time profiles and read access logs. Also you can set a passage mode for certain times. Depending on your lock, you can also create pin codes, add fingerprints and RFID media.
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Verdict
PHGLock PASS and SOREX SmartLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
PHGLock PASS ships an update every 6 months, SOREX SmartLock every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PHGLock PASS | SOREX SmartLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 335 MB | 362 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLUE UNIVERSE CORPORATION | SOREX wireless Solutions GmbH |
In-app purchases
PHGLock PASS
No in-app purchases
SOREX SmartLock
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PHGLock PASS free?
Is SOREX SmartLock free?
Do PHGLock PASS or SOREX SmartLock have ads?
Which is updated more often, PHGLock PASS or SOREX SmartLock?
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