Lock Master vs NoBark
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lock Master
Securely store and manage all your lock combinations in one place. Never forget a code for your bicycle, gym, or storage unit locks again.
- Store lock combinations
- Manage bicycle lock codes
- Track gym lock codes
- Organize storage unit codes
- Simple interface
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Lock Master keeps track of your lock combinations. Bicycle locks, gym locks, storage unit locks, all those combinations can get confusing. Store them all here.
NoBark
This app allows you to remotely play sounds from your phone to train your dog. Simulate real-world scenarios like a doorbell ringing to help your pet learn.
- Remote sound playback
- Smartwatch control
- Simulate real-world sounds
- Customizable sound timing
- Controlled training environment
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NoBark helps you train your dog in a controlled environment. Download the NoBark app on your phone and smartwatch. Place your phone where you want the sound to originate, then start training. Example use case: - Choose the doorbell sound in the app. - Position your phone near the front door. - Move your dog to a safe area away from the door. - Use your smartwatch to select when the sound plays and tap 'Play.' NoBark lets you simulate real-world scenarios, like a doorbell ringing, while giving you control over the timing, location, and type of sound. This ensures you're prepared to train your furry friend effectively. By downloading NoBark, you agree to: • NoBark Privacy Policy: https://colintmurphy.github.io/privacy-policy-nobark • Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Lock Master and NoBark both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NoBark's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lock Master's. NoBark also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 27 months). Lock Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, 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
NoBark is free to download; Lock Master costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Lock Master against 3.8 for NoBark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Lock Master's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoBark's.
Lock Master ships an update every 27 months, NoBark every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lock Master | NoBark |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 3.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrick Q. Kelly | Colin Murphy |
Customer experience
Lock Master
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In-app purchases
Lock Master
No in-app purchases
NoBark
No in-app purchases
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