Comparison

Habit Control vs Lockly Home

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

Head to head
About

Habit Control

This app helps users manage habits by locking physical items like snack boxes, game consoles, or medicine cabinets. It features a self-control timer that prevents unlocking for a set period, aiding in breaking bad habits or maintaining focus. Access can also be shared with others for specific purposes.

Highlights
  • Physical item locking
  • Self-control timer
  • Access sharing
  • Habit management
  • Device control
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Habit Control is a Bluetooth app designed to help users create structured access rules for food, snacks, alcohol, phones, medicine, sweets, electronic devices, and other everyday temptations. Instead of relying only on willpower, the app works with a smart lock system to create clear physical boundaries and consistent routines. The app allows users to set recurring no-access schedules in advance. You can define exactly when access is restricted - for example during nighttime hours, study sessions, work hours, fasting periods, weekends, or after bedtime. Once programmed, schedules run automatically every day without needing to reset individual timers manually. Habit Control supports flexible use cases for both individuals and families. Parents can create screen-time schedules, snack-access rules, or structured parental control routines for children, while couples, roommates, and family members can follow shared access schedules together(IMPORTANT: The lock does not open automatically when the timer or schedule window ends - unlocking is done via smartphone). The app also supports different permission levels. Owner and Admin users can manage schedules, timers, and settings, while Guest users can only lock or unlock. Guests cannot create schedules or timers, change settings, or unlock early. For users seeking stricter self-discipline, the app includes a Self-Control Mode. When enabled, schedules and timers cannot be overridden early even by owner and admins. This mode is designed to help support routines related to mindful eating, reducing distractions, limiting late-night snacking, limiting phone use, managing gaming time, or creating healthier daily habits. The app supports both recurring schedules and individual countdown timers. Timers can be set from minutes up to 366 days depending on the user's needs. Users can also manually lock or unlock when schedules allow access. Habit Control works with iPhone and Android smartphones via Bluetooth connection. Unlocking is always performed manually through the smartphone app after the timer or restricted schedule ends. A built-in Virtual Test Lock allows users to explore the app and experiment with schedules before connecting a physical lock. This helps users understand how different access rules work and test routines before applying them to real cabinets, drawers, refrigerators, pantries or other storage areas. The app also provides battery monitoring features for connected locks, including real-time battery percentage display and optional low-battery auto-unlock settings to help prevent accidental lockouts. Habit Control is designed as a practical routine-management tool that adds structure and intentionality to daily habits.

About

Lockly Home

Manage your smart locks and safes with advanced security and convenience. Control access for family and guests, monitor your home remotely, and receive real-time notifications. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and offline access codes for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition setup
  • Live view and video recording
  • Intercom calls
  • Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys)
  • Remote locking and unlocking
  • Real-time notifications
  • Offline Access Codes
Features
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Experience a new way to control your Lockly smart locks and safes. Redesigned from the ground up, the Lockly Home app is built to become an integral part of your home, enhancing both security and convenience for your family. Easily set up innovative features like facial recognition with Lockly Visage, or enjoy live view, video recording, and intercom calls with Lockly Vision and Lockly Vision Elite. Create personalized access for family, friends, and guests using fingerprints, access codes, eKeys, eBadges, and more. From basic functions like locking, unlocking, and monitoring status, to advanced features such as Welcome Mode and Offline Access Codes, the Lockly app is your ultimate companion. It’s designed to bring you the latest innovations while offering the peace of mind that comes with enhanced home security. Control your Lockly devices remotely from anywhere, anytime, and receive real-time notifications through Matter Link, Secure Link, or the Vision Connect Hub. Visit Lockly.com to learn more. Secure all your doors and manage them effortlessly in one app. Discover the freedom and confidence that comes with the World’s Most Advanced Smart Locks. Working on projects for multifamily buildings, schools, or assisted living facilities? Explore our Total Access Solutions at LocklyPRO. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Habit Control4 screens
Lockly Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lockly Home at 4.6 against Habit Control's 3.4. Lockly Home also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 25%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 12). Habit Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 27). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockly Home sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Habit Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockly Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 1.9K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Habit Control's written reviews are positive against 62% of Lockly Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Habit Control ships an update every 6 weeks, Lockly Home every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Habit Control versus Lockly Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHabit ControlLockly Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (12 ratings)4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews61.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB305 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVLAS LLCPIN GENIE LIMITED

Customer experience

Habit Control

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Lockly Home

All ratings1,843 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative32.9%

Bugs and requests

Habit Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lockly Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reset password or create new accounts
  • Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to delete unused locks/devices
  • Improve user management with group/family access
  • Provide 24-hour clock format for lock schedules
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms like Alexa

In-app purchases

None

Habit Control

No in-app purchases

27 purchases

Lockly Home

Subscriptions27
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$1.991 Month
  • 1 lock subscription per month$2.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$3.991 Month
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  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$3.991 Month
  • 1 Lock Plus Plan$4.001 Month
  • 2 lock subscription per month$4.001 Month
  • 3 lock subscription per month$6.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$7.991 Month
  • 2 Locks Plus Plan$8.001 Month
  • 4 lock subscription per month$8.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$8.991 Month
  • 5 lock subscription per month$10.001 Month
  • 3 Locks Plus Plan$12.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$14.991 Month
  • 4 Locks Plus Plan$16.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$18.991 Year
  • 1 lock subscription per year$19.001 Year
  • 5 Locks Plus Plan$20.001 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$37.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$37.991 Year
  • 2 lock subscription per year$38.001 Year
  • 3 lock subscription per year$57.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$75.991 Year
  • 4 lock subscription per year$76.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$85.991 Year
  • 5 lock subscription per year$95.001 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$139.991 Year

Questions

Is Habit Control free?
Habit Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lockly Home free?
Lockly Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Habit Control or Lockly Home?
Lockly Home is rated higher. Habit Control averages 3.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Lockly Home averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Habit Control or Lockly Home have ads?
Neither Habit Control nor Lockly Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Habit Control or Lockly Home?
Habit Control ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lockly Home every 2 weeks. Most recently, Habit Control was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lockly Home on October 27, 2026.

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