# Refoss vs DESLOC

Refoss and DESLOC both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DESLOC's written reviews are positive against 87% of Refoss's. Refoss's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 19). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Refoss against 4.4 for DESLOC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refoss has 125 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Refoss's written reviews are positive against 100% of DESLOC's.

Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, DESLOC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Refoss | DESLOC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refoss/id1662335679/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desloc/id6742120092/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 224 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLEXBEE HK LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655869340) | [Hangzhou Future Key Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796939967) |

## What reviewers say

### Refoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refoss/id1662335679)

Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.

**Highlights:** Remote on/off control, Automated work plans, Voice assistant integration, Device status monitoring, Manage smart plugs

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 🚀 Works well
- 🚀 Reliable
- 🚀 Precise measurements
- 🚀 Responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Incorrect status reporting
- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🐛 Unreliable door control
- 🐛 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses login credentials
- Incorrect door status reporting
- Failure to connect and control devices
- Outdated app version not allowing new features

**Requested features**

- Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
- More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
- Apple Watch app
- CarPlay integration
- Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle


### DESLOC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desloc/id6742120092)

This app provides smart home security by allowing real-time monitoring of door lock status and remote control. It offers flexible access management for users and integrates with voice assistants for seamless control.

**Highlights:** Real-time lock status monitoring, Remote lock and unlock, Flexible access permissions, Voice assistant integration, Encrypted data security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Refoss free?

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

### Is DESLOC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Refoss or DESLOC?

Refoss is rated higher. Refoss averages 4.5 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while DESLOC averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Refoss or DESLOC have ads?

Neither Refoss nor DESLOC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Refoss or DESLOC?

Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, and DESLOC every 2 months. Most recently, Refoss was updated on September 9, 2026 and DESLOC on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*