Next lock vs EdgeAnt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next lock
This app offers intelligent and safe property security solutions. It aims to provide a secure environment for your assets through advanced features.
- Intelligent property security
- Safe property management
- Secure asset protection
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Next lock，Secure your properties intelligently&safely
EdgeAnt
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The EdgeAnt app puts complete control of your intelligent devices right at your fingertips. Seamlessly manage your EdgeAnt products for a more comfortable, efficient, and secure life. • Remotely adjust your SmartThermostat, monitor your SmartMeter, and check your SmartSensor status in real-time, no matter where you are. • Add and manage all your EdgeAnt devices from a single, intuitive app. • Set up your new devices in minutes with our guided, step-by-step installation instructions. • Customize schedules for your thermostat to optimize comfort and reduce energy consumption. • Easily and securely share device access with family members. We love hearing from you! If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to us at sales@EdgeAnt.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EdgeAnt at every 8 days against Next lock's every 3 months. Next lock's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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.
Next lock ships an update every 3 months, EdgeAnt every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next lock | EdgeAnt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 407 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 皎 王 | Ai ju An Intelligent Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
Next lock
No in-app purchases
EdgeAnt
No in-app purchases
