Comparison

XL Lock Manager vs a

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XL Lock Manager

Manage your locks digitally with a user-friendly interface. Control access via NFC, PIN, fingerprint, or Bluetooth, and monitor activity in real-time. Share access easily without requiring others to download the app.

Highlights
  • Multiple access methods (NFC, PIN, Fingerprint, Bluetooth)
  • User-specific access customization
  • Real-time activity logs
  • Share PIN codes via messaging apps
  • Remote unlocking with Gateway
  • Low battery warnings
  • Lock transfer and grouping
Features
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The Lock Manager App is the digital solution for easy key management and the key of the future. It comes with a simple and user-friendly layout which helps you to administrate your Locks easily. The App comes with many intelligent features such as: o Choose between various access features (NFC Tags, Pin Codes, Fingerprint and Bluetooth Low Energy) and customise the access for each user. o Handle all permissions of each Lock over the App. You decide who has access, anytime and anywhere. o Get a real time report with an overview of all activity logs and see who accessed at what time. o There is no need for single users to download the App to receive Pin Codes and access the Lock. Simply share the Pin Code via WhatsApp, SMS or Email. o With a Gateway (using Wi-Fi as a bridge) you can even unlock your storage from anywhere in the world. o Low battery warning. o Easy transfer of Locks to a different account when the management changes. o Enter individual names for each Lock for a clear overview. o Manage all your Locks in groups for easy handling. o You choose the way of handling the access by turning the toggle mode on or off.

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Features
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Smart lock control that respects your time. a-pact access is a clean, fast companion for your a-pact compatible smart locks. Whether you manage one front door or a dozen vacation rentals, a-pact gives you everything you need to grant, revoke, and audit access โ€” without the noise. Built for real life: โ€ข Add passcodes in seconds โ€” permanent, one-time, timed, or cyclic. Hand them out by text, paper, or memory. โ€ข Manage fingerprints and IC cards โ€” enroll, label, and remove credentials with one tap. โ€ข See activity at a glance โ€” full unlock logs so you always know who came in, and when. โ€ข Stay online with a gateway โ€” pair a gateway to control locks remotely over Wi-Fi, even when you're not nearby. โ€ข Over-the-air firmware updates โ€” keep your locks secure and current without juggling other apps. โ€ข Backup and share โ€” export your lock data as a portable .apact file. Move to a new phone, hand keys to a co-host, or keep a safe copy โ€” all without a cloud account. โ€ข Designed to feel good โ€” fluid animations, haptic feedback, light and dark themes that follow your system, and full English and German support. Privacy first. a-pact stores your lock data on your device. No mandatory account. No tracking. No ads.

Screenshots

XL Lock Manager4 screens
a3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: a at 13.0 against XL Lock Manager's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
XL Lock Manager versus a: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXL Lock Managera
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size120 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTretipi Software GmbHa-pact

In-app purchases

None

XL Lock Manager

No in-app purchases

None

a

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XL Lock Manager free?
XL Lock Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is a free?
a is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do XL Lock Manager or a have ads?
Neither XL Lock Manager nor a shows ads.

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