eLockApp vs KVS Connect 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eLockApp
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With the GROTHE eLock app, GROTHE eLock locking cylinders can be opened securely and managed conveniently. Each user can be assigned access authorisations, which are encrypted and transmitted to the locking cylinder via Bluetooth when an opening attempt is made. There they are cross-checked and, if authorisation is granted, the cylinder knob is released for operation. The app is fully functional offline. - Opening the door via smartphone (time-limited and permanently open) - Easy to use app - Live battery display for all Locking cylinder within range Additional features for administrators: - Management of access authorisation of all users - Configuration of door parameters such as e.g. release times - Reading out the event memory of the locking cylinders - Determining the communication key for secure data transmission The APP: Open the door with the eLock app or transponder. Manage access authorisations with the eLock app: simply add or delete users. Manage multiple locking cylinders in one app. View the last 1000 events. Automatic locking of the door after an adjustable time The mechanics: Double knob cylinder with electronic authorisation on one side. Open and lock the door manually from the inside using the rotary knob. Quick to install - simply replace the existing locking cylinder. Increased security at the entrance as the cylinder requires no cabling, cloud or network.
KVS Connect 2.0
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KVS® Klimatechnik hat als speziellen Kundenservice eine leistungsfähige und nützliche App entwickelt, mit der sich jedes der hier vorgestellten Entfeuchtungsgeräte auch aus der Ferne einfach überwachen und steuern lässt. Mit KVS®-Connect können Sie sich die aktuellen Werte in der Schwimmhalle mittels Tablet oder Smartphone jederzeit anzeigen lassen. Abrufbar sind die Raumtemperatur, die Raumfeuchte sowie die Beckenwassertemperatur. Selbstverständlich können sämtliche Werte nach den individuellen Wünschen des Betreibers mittels KVS®-Connect angepasst werden. Je nach Gerätetyp lässt sich in gleicher Weise der eingestellte Frischluftanteil überprüfen und verändern. Auf Wunsch werden Fernsteuerung, Fernwartung sowie die Anbindung des Geräts an eine Gebäudeleittechnik (GLT) ermöglic
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eLockApp at 12.0 against KVS Connect 2.0's 15.1. 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.
eLockApp ships an update every 9 months, KVS Connect 2.0 every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eLockApp | KVS Connect 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Grothe GmbH | Codana GmbH |
In-app purchases
eLockApp
No in-app purchases
KVS Connect 2.0
No in-app purchases









