Lock Connection Admin vs INKBIRD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Connection Admin
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The App is a Management App Designed to be used with our Bluetooth KR-S80LC-BT and KR-S80LC-FLBT-64R locks. You can open these locks with your Phone, iPad and almost any Bluetooth enabled device. After downloading the app, pair your device with the lock and you can start using it to operate the lock. Some features: Opens using Bluetooth in less than 1 second. Each lock has its own Serial number and 4 digit PIN. Low battery voltage indicator. Locked and unlocked readouts. can view unlock records. you can add and delete other users. you can have multiple locks. turn on /off alarm buzzer sounds and open/close sounds. Simple interface.
INKBIRD
Transform your home into a smart environment with intuitive controls for appliances and automated adjustments of temperature and humidity. Remotely monitor food temperatures and set custom alarms for optimal cooking, creating a more connected and enjoyable life.
- Smart home appliance control
- Automated temperature and humidity adjustment
- Remote food temperature monitoring
- Customizable temperature alarms
- Family network setup
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INKBIRD helps you create a smart home, smart life. We make hard things simple by convenient and fast operation, clear and intuitive interface, considerate and practical functions. Here, you can smartly make home appliances intelligent and automated adjustment of temperature and humidity so as create an optimal environment for your family. Here, you can remotely monitor the food temperature and customize temperature alarms to always cook delicious meals for your family. Here, you can set up a family network of things of your own and experience a more wonderful, more enjoyable life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: INKBIRD at fortnightly against Lock Connection Admin's every 7 months. INKBIRD also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lock Connection Admin's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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.
Lock Connection Admin ships an update every 7 months, INKBIRD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Connection Admin | INKBIRD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (6.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 398 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Walker | Shenzhen Inkbird Technology Co. Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Lock Connection Admin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
INKBIRD
Reported bugs
5 issues- Custom menu names reset after exiting app
- Widgets not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and disconnections
- Sensor temperature readings inconsistent
- Unable to remove/delete connected devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve temperature graph functionality
- Allow custom alarm sounds
- Implement low temperature alerts
- Add support for more devices
In-app purchases
Lock Connection Admin
No in-app purchases
INKBIRD
No in-app purchases
