# Master It vs LOCKLY®

The clearest difference is price: LOCKLY® at Free against Master It's $6.99. LOCKLY® also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (8K vs 18). Master It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (76% vs 47%). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

LOCKLY® is free to download; Master It costs $6.99 up front. LOCKLY® sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Master It asks for nothing beyond the download.

LOCKLY® holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOCKLY® has 8K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Master It's written reviews are positive against 47% of LOCKLY®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Master It ships an update every 2 months, LOCKLY® monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Master It | LOCKLY® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-it/id645920825/reviews) | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 47.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Farren Domenici](https://appshunter.io/developer/583666476) | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) |

## What reviewers say

### Master It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-it/id645920825)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Instantly create and print master key systems without complex calculations. Supports various keyways and pin systems, with options for randomization and secure saving. Ideal for on-the-fly key management.

**Highlights:** Instant master key system creation, Zero math required, Supports multiple keyways, Randomize TMK generation, Print, email, or save systems, 5 or 6 pin system support, Shake to lock/unlock functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### LOCKLY®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly/id1408331821)

Manage your older Lockly smart locks and safes. Remotely control access, generate temporary codes, and monitor activity logs. Integrates with voice assistants for convenient, hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Remote lock/unlock, Offline Access Codes™, Activity log viewing, Voice assistant integration, Guided device setup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 lock subscription per month | $2.00 | per month |
| 2 lock subscription per month | $4.00 | per month |
| 3 lock subscription per month | $6.00 | per month |
| 4 lock subscription per month | $8.00 | per month |
| 5 lock subscription per month | $10.00 | per month |
| 1 lock subscription per year | $19.00 | per year |
| 2 lock subscription per year | $38.00 | per year |
| 3 lock subscription per year | $57.00 | per year |
| 4 lock subscription per year | $76.00 | per year |
| 5 lock subscription per year | $95.00 | per year |
| 5 locks subscription per year | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy setup
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Convenient fingerprint access
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 🔋 Short battery life
- 👎 Unreliable app performance
- 👎 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently loses connection to the lock
- Fingerprint reader not always responsive
- Inconsistent behavior when manually locking/unlocking the door
- Firmware updates causing issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple HomeKit and other smart home integrations
- Improve notification and log features
- Allow multiple admin users for shared homes
- Implement scheduling and automation options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Master It free?

Master It costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LOCKLY® free?

LOCKLY® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Master It or LOCKLY®?

LOCKLY® is rated higher. Master It averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while LOCKLY® averages 4.5 from 8K ratings.

### Do Master It or LOCKLY® have ads?

Neither Master It nor LOCKLY® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Master It or LOCKLY®?

Master It ships an update every 2 months, and LOCKLY® monthly. Most recently, Master It was updated on September 30, 2026 and LOCKLY® on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*