Comparison

KeyInCode vs ArcNode

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

Head to head
About

KeyInCode

Manage and monitor your smart locks directly from your smartphone. Control access, create temporary credentials, and view activity logs remotely or via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • User credential management
  • Access scheduling
  • Temporary guest codes
  • Activity history
  • Lock settings management
Features
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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

About

ArcNode

Features
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ArcNode is the control surface for your van's electrical system. It connects to your power system and brings battery, solar, water, climate, and power monitoring into one iPad dashboard — and lets you control lights, heating, cooling, and scenes from the same screen. Built for professionally converted vans and RVs, ArcNode reads your system in real time and gives you a single System Score so you know your status at a glance. Terms of Use: https://arcnode.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://arcnode.app/privacy

Screenshots

KeyInCode4 screens
ArcNode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KeyInCode at none against ArcNode's 1. ArcNode's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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. ArcNode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.00 per year. KeyInCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyInCode ships an update every 2 months, ArcNode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KeyInCode versus ArcNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyInCodeArcNode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoreLock, Inc.Arc Energy Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

KeyInCode

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ArcNode

Subscriptions1
  • Arc Explorer$299.001 Year

Questions

Is KeyInCode free?
KeyInCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcNode free?
ArcNode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KeyInCode or ArcNode have ads?
Neither KeyInCode nor ArcNode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyInCode or ArcNode?
KeyInCode ships an update every 2 months, and ArcNode every 6 days. Most recently, KeyInCode was updated on October 1, 2026 and ArcNode on September 28, 2026.

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