Comparison

HBS Smart Lock vs AptRing

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

Head to head

智能锁

About

HBS Smart Lock

Features

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Haibis intelligent lock based on encryption chip, showing more secure data processing, more convenient visual management operation to bring you a new lock experience.

About

AptRing

Features

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An efficient community access system with video intercom, facial recognition, and indoor large screen, creating a safe and convenient way to get around

Screenshots

HBS Smart Lock4 screens

AptRing2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AptRing at none against HBS Smart Lock's shown. AptRing also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). HBS Smart Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

HBS Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, AptRing every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

HBS Smart Lock versus AptRing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HBS Smart Lock	AptRing
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 4 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	11.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	57 MB	109 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Guangdong Jianlanghai Bass Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.	Hangzhou Sciener Smart Technology

In-app purchases

None

HBS Smart Lock

No in-app purchases

None

AptRing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HBS Smart Lock free?

HBS Smart Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is AptRing free?

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

Do HBS Smart Lock or AptRing have ads?

HBS Smart Lock shows ads; AptRing does not.

Which is updated more often, HBS Smart Lock or AptRing?

HBS Smart Lock ships an update every 2 months, and AptRing every 4 weeks. Most recently, HBS Smart Lock was updated on September 17, 2026 and AptRing on September 12, 2026.