Comparison

Yarbo vs Lockly TapCom

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

Head to head
About

Yarbo

Control your robotic snow removal system with this app. Plan snow removal areas, manage operations, and monitor progress in real-time. Features include manual control, location tracking, and automatic charging.

Highlights
  • Area planning for snow removal
  • Automatic plan creation
  • Real-time progress monitoring
  • Manual controller usage
  • Location tracking
  • Auto return charging
Features
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This app allows you to control all the functions of Yarbo robotics, including: - Planning the total area for snow removal, - Managing the total area, - Creating automatic plans, - Monitoring the progress of Yarbo in real-time, - Using the manual controller, - Locating your Yarbo, - Managing your profiles, - Enabling auto return charging.

About

Lockly TapCom

Features
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Reimagine Guest Access​ Lockly TapCom is the next‑generation hospitality tool that makes hosting effortless and secure. Designed for homes, rentals and short‑stay properties, Lockly TapCom combines app‑free remote unlocking with video intercom to give your guests a seamless arrival.​ Streamline Every Check‑In – Send guests a revocable Lockly TapCom Code before they arrive—no physical keys or manual code setup. Set a validity period (time-limited or recurring) and revoke it whenever plans change.​ Frictionless Entry – Guests simply tap their phone on the Lockly TapCom and enter their code; after a one‑time verification they can unlock with their phone for the duration of their stay. No app or account is needed.​ Two‑Way Video Support – Visitors can initiate a video call with you or a property manager for instant assistance—even if the door lock doesn’t have a built‑in camera. Answer calls from anywhere through the Lockly Home app, unlock the door or share a new Lockly TapCom Code.​ Complete Control & Insight – Pair Lockly TapCom with your Lockly smart lock and manage all settings in the Lockly Home app. Review activity logs to see when and how Lockly TapCom Codes were used.​ Quick Setup – Pair a Lockly TapCom card to your compatible Lockly device and you’re ready to go. ​ Feature availability may vary by lock model; check your product documentation for details.​ Lockly TapCom makes hosting fast, simple and secure—so you can focus on creating memorable stays while we handle the access.​

Screenshots

Yarbo4 screens
Lockly TapCom4 screens

Verdict

The call

Yarbo and Lockly TapCom are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Yarbo ships an update every 3 weeks, Lockly TapCom fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Yarbo versus Lockly TapCom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYarboLockly TapCom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (731 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings731 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size253 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYarboPIN GENIE LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Yarbo

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Difficulty maintaining GPS signal
  • Overheating issues
  • Problems with blades
  • Slow support response
  • Frequent software bugs and errors
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  • Unit goes out of boundaries
  • GPS problems under trees
  • Charging issues related to GPS
  • Unit slips on hills
  • Unit has problems going around obstacles
  • Unit skips long sections
  • Poor cut quality
  • GPS signal drops
  • Unit goes out of boundary
  • Requires significant manual intervention
  • Bad pathing
  • Poor obstacle avoidance
  • Poor person detection
  • Shoddy UX
  • Software issues
  • Connection issues (Wi-Fi and data)
  • App is dysfunctional and frustrating
  • Impossible to operate continuously
  • Requires constant reconnecting/deleting/reconnecting
  • No technical support available
  • Cannot map
  • Tutorials are a joke
  • Unit gets lost under a tree during mapping
  • Mower never delivered

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to edit maps
  • Ability to draw no-go zones without driving the unit
  • More human-readable diagnostic info
  • Ability to program mowing every other day or every three days
  • Ability to see programs while the unit is running
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  • More focus on resolving customer issues

Lockly TapCom

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Yarbo

No in-app purchases

None

Lockly TapCom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yarbo free?
Yarbo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockly TapCom free?
Lockly TapCom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yarbo or Lockly TapCom have ads?
Neither Yarbo nor Lockly TapCom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yarbo or Lockly TapCom?
Yarbo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lockly TapCom fortnightly. Most recently, Yarbo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lockly TapCom on October 11, 2026.

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