Comparison

iLOQ vs Bastion Key

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

Head to head
About

iLOQ

This app transforms your NFC-enabled smartphone into a battery-free, keyless smart lock. Manage access rights, share entry with others, and even open doors remotely. It's a secure and convenient alternative to traditional keys.

Highlights
  • Battery-free smart locking
  • Keyless smartphone access
  • Remote door opening
  • Share access with others
  • Update access rights remotely
  • NFC enabled
Features
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iLOQ is the world’s first battery-free and keyless smart-locking solution. You no longer have to carry around several keys or worry what happens if one is lost or stolen. Your NFC-enabled smartphone is the only key and power source you need. The access rights for all the places you need to access are sent to the iLOQ app. They can be quickly and easily updated as your needs change. The app is not only a key; it also offers powerful additional functionality to optimize access and maximize your user experience. You can, for example open the main door remotely and share access with friends and family. There’s no need to wait for action, for instance, from property managers. You can download the iLOQ app immediately. To start using it, you will need iLOQ hardware and an invitation from a locking system administrator. The iLOQ app is an integral part of iLOQ’s new smart-locking platform. To learn more about iLOQ, please visit www.iloq.com.

About

Bastion Key

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Bastion turns your phone into the keys for your building. If your housing provider or site manager has issued you a digital key, register it once and hold your phone to the lock to open the door. No extra hardware, no card to carry. - Register a key from the invite you receive, in a couple of taps. - Open compatible locks by holding your phone to them over NFC. Opening works offline. - See the keys you hold and when they expire. - Clear guidance when something needs attention, such as a key that needs syncing. Keys are issued and managed by your housing or locking system provider. Bastion does not require an account or password.

Screenshots

iLOQ3 screens
Bastion Key4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bastion Key at every 6 days against iLOQ's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLOQ ships an update every 6 weeks, Bastion Key every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iLOQ versus Bastion Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLOQBastion Key
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiLOQ Ltd.Bastion Dynamics Ltd

In-app purchases

None

iLOQ

No in-app purchases

None

Bastion Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLOQ free?
iLOQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bastion Key free?
Bastion Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLOQ or Bastion Key have ads?
Neither iLOQ nor Bastion Key shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLOQ or Bastion Key?
iLOQ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bastion Key every 6 days. Most recently, iLOQ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bastion Key on October 6, 2026.

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