Lock Connection Admin vs Flash Maker
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.
Flash Maker
Manage your 3D printers remotely with this app. Monitor printer status, view live video feeds, and organize multiple devices into groups for a streamlined printing experience.
- Remote printer status check
- Live video monitoring
- Group management for multiple printers
- Convenient 3D printing control
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Flash Maker is a mobile app by Flashforge for easy 3D printer management. Check printer status anytime, monitor with remote video, and manage multiple printers in groups—making 3D printing smarter and more convenient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flash Maker at monthly against Lock Connection Admin's every 7 months. Lock Connection Admin's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, Flash Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Connection Admin | Flash Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.9 (453 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 453 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jeff Walker | 浙江闪铸三维科技有限公司 |
Bugs and requests
Lock Connection Admin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Flash Maker
Reported bugs
6 issues- Can't connect device
- Can't register account
- Printer always shows as offline
- Camera feed doesn't work
- Frequent crashes
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- Logging in and connecting issues
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to switch between local network and cloud
- More control over printer (advanced hidden menu, more temps, ability to cancel one model if printing multiple)
- Add AI control of failed prints
- Add slicer functionality
- Add iPad support
In-app purchases
Lock Connection Admin
No in-app purchases
Flash Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lock Connection Admin free?
Is Flash Maker free?
Do Lock Connection Admin or Flash Maker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lock Connection Admin or Flash Maker?
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