KeyInCode vs Lockin Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KeyInCode
Manage and monitor your smart locks directly from your smartphone. Control access, create temporary credentials, and view activity logs remotely or via Bluetooth.
- Remote lock/unlock
- User credential management
- Access scheduling
- Temporary guest codes
- Activity history
- Lock settings management
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The KeyInCode app provides control and monitoring of your locks from your smartphone over Bluetooth when within range or WiFi to control remotely. This app works with the following KeyInCode Models: - 2500 - 3500 - 4500 - 5500 - 6500 Utilize the KeyInCode app to register, configure and control your KeyInCode locks. Control all lock functionality through the app, including: - Lock registration - Connect lock to existing WiFi networks - Lock/Unlock over Bluetooth or remotely over WiFi - Manage up to 3600 unique user credentials - Create access schedules to limit user access to weekly schedules - Create temporary guest credentials/pin codes - View lock access history - Manage lock settings including auto-lock, mute, and lock schedules - Manage and invite additional admins
Lockin Smart
Manage and monitor your home remotely with smart unlocking, real-time lock dynamics, and two-way voice intercom. Features intelligent detection for people and packages, and integrates with smart home systems like Alexa and Google Home. Your privacy is protected with cloud-free biometric data storage.
- Smart unlocking with multiple key options
- One-time and periodic password generation
- Remote lock status viewing and control
- Two-way voice intercom
- Intelligent people and package detection
- Matter ecosystem compatibility (Alexa, Google Home)
- Cloud-free biometric data storage
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"Welcome to Lockin Smart App - your smart manager, help you guard and monitor your home anytime, anywhere! -Smart unlocking, my device my master! ①Multiple smart key options, easy to realize a safe and fast unlocking experience. ②Support one-time password, periodic password, convenient for visitors to enter and exit safely. -APP in hand, easy control ①Can remotely view the lock dynamics, realize one-key remote door opening and closing. ②Two-way voice intercom, remote communication without obstacles. -Intelligent detection, safe and intelligent control Precise detection of people and packages helps you capture important information at the first time. -Compatible with your smart home system Access to the Matter ecosystem, easy access to Alexa, Google Home and other voice-controlled devices -Privacy protection for peace of mind Fingerprints, palm veins and other biometric information are stored in the door lock and not uploaded in the cloud, protecting your privacy and providing peace of mind. If you have any questions, please contact support@lockin.com"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lockin Smart at 43% against KeyInCode's 0%. Lockin Smart also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). 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.
Lockin Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockin Smart has 24 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KeyInCode's written reviews are positive against 43% of Lockin Smart's.
KeyInCode ships an update every 2 months, Lockin Smart fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KeyInCode | Lockin Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 3.2 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 280 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KoreLock, Inc. | LOCKIN (U.S.) INC. |
Customer experience
KeyInCode
Lockin Smart
In-app purchases
KeyInCode
No in-app purchases
Lockin Smart
No in-app purchases
