Locinox vs DKS Smart Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locinox
This utility app simplifies the installation and configuration of gate motors. It connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, offering guided, step-by-step instructions for setup, firmware updates, and calibration. The app streamlines complex processes, saving installers time and improving efficiency.
- Wi-Fi connectivity to motor
- Guided step-by-step installation
- Firmware updates
- Operational mode selection
- Peripheral device connection
- Gate specification entry
- Motor calibration
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This app is designed as an indispensable tool for installers of Locinox products, with a specific focus on gate motorization. The app offers an intuitive interface to facilitate installation and configuration. Functionalities Wi-Fi Connectivity: The app connects directly to the motor via Wi-Fi, so there is no need for an internet connection. This ensures streamlined communication between your device and the gate motor. Guided Installation: A step-by-step guide takes installers through the entire process, from the initial setup to fine-tuning the motor operation. The app includes: • Performing firmware updates to always use the latest features and improvements • Selecting the operational mode for the motor • Connecting peripheral devices with clear instructions • Entering gate specifications such as dimensions and the desired opening angle • Setting opening speed and maximum motor force • Calibrating motor movement The app is designed to simplify complex installation processes, saving installers time and allowing them to work more efficiently.
DKS Smart Connect
Control your automatic vehicular gate directly from your smartphone. Open, close, and monitor its status remotely for enhanced convenience and security.
- Remote gate operation
- Gate status monitoring
- Smartphone control
- Automatic vehicular gate compatibility
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DKS Smart Switch. Open, close and monitor your automatic vehicular gate from your smartphone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Locinox at 5.0 against DKS Smart Connect's 2.1. Locinox also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). DKS Smart Connect's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Locinox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DKS Smart Connect has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Locinox ships an update every 4 months, DKS Smart Connect every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Locinox | DKS Smart Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 211 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Locinox | DoorKing, Inc. |
Customer experience
Locinox
DKS Smart Connect
In-app purchases
Locinox
No in-app purchases
DKS Smart Connect
No in-app purchases
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