iLock Blue vs Smart Coder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iLock Blue
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Enables Bluetooth control for the iLock Blue Series of devices. Set up new devices or reconfigure existing ones. REQUIRES: iLock Blue Controller iBeam EM Rotary Latch Contact Eberhard to place an order for these controllers and all other electro mechanical devices. www.eberhard.com
Smart Coder
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Spare more efficiently and gain patented flexibility with Integra's suite of Smart Coder products. These powerful devices give network engineers and field techs the power to quickly reconfigure transceivers for any network hardware! Now with the Smart Coder2, we offer Bluetooth connectivity with our mobile app, leaving you the flexibility to code when and where you need to! With Integra's Smart Coder Mobile app, you can easily recode transceivers as many times as needed, conduct diagnostic monitoring on both Integra and non-Integra branded transceivers, recode cabled transceivers and easily select parts and platforms with our user-friendly interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Smart Coder at 3 against iLock Blue's 1. Smart Coder also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iLock Blue ships an update every 15 months, Smart Coder every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iLock Blue | Smart Coder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | THE EASTERN COMPANY | Integra Optics, Inc. |
In-app purchases
iLock Blue
No in-app purchases
Smart Coder
No in-app purchases
