Comparison

WiseWave vs McGrath Locks

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

Head to head

WiseWave

Control WiseWave devices

About

WiseWave

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With WiseWave app you can control and manage your devices across rooms and even locations: via your local Wi-Fi network or – if you are away – via the Internet. App Features: - Advanced scheduling - Do you want to turn on the light every Friday at 9pm? We've got you covered! - Sunrise and sunset - You can schedule events on sunset and sunrise, wherever you are! - Control whole room - Turn on the lights in the entire room with one click! - Share your home - Give your family control over lights, blinds and other devices! WiseWave app ensures secure encrypted communication using local Wi-Fi network, as well as via the Internet.

About

McGrath Locks

Features

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Give you keyless convenience and the ability to configure and access your smart lock via Bluetooth.

Screenshots

WiseWave4 screens

McGrath Locks3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WiseWave at none against McGrath Locks's shown. McGrath Locks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on December 21, 2025 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

WiseWave versus McGrath Locks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	WiseWave	McGrath Locks
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 weeks	Every 6 weeks
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS	15.6	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	25 MB	307 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Dominik Kedzierski	LSC Security Supplies

In-app purchases

None

WiseWave

No in-app purchases

None

McGrath Locks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WiseWave free?

WiseWave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is McGrath Locks free?

McGrath Locks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do WiseWave or McGrath Locks have ads?

McGrath Locks shows ads; WiseWave does not.

Which is updated more often, WiseWave or McGrath Locks?

WiseWave ships an update every 6 weeks, and McGrath Locks every 6 weeks. Most recently, WiseWave was updated on December 21, 2025 and McGrath Locks on September 22, 2026.