August Home vs Lock Connection Admin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
August Home
Control your front door from anywhere with this app. Grant access to guests remotely, receive activity alerts, and automate locking and unlocking. Integrates with smart home systems and voice assistants.
- Remote lock and unlock
- Guest key management
- Activity feed
- Auto-Unlock/Auto-Lock
- Smart Alerts
- Voice control integration
- Smart home integration
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August locks are supported exclusively in the United States and Canada. At August Home, we believe that the door to the home isn't just about keeping your home safe from unwanted visitors. It's also about letting the right people in - at the right times, on your terms. With August, you are always in control of your front door, no matter where you are. For use with the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, August Smart Lock, August Smart Lock Pro + Connect, August Smart Keypad and other compatible products. A key that works everywhere. Lock the front door. And unlock it. From anywhere. No more hiding or looking for keys. Send secure keys to friends, family or people you trust instantly, all from the August app. Always know who comes and goes with Activity Feed. See exactly what time guests and loved ones enter and leave your home, with August’s Activity Feed right on your app. Never fumble for your keys again. Auto-Unlock detects when you arrive and unlocks the door. Enable Auto-Lock to lock when the door closes. Alerts that actually help. With Smart Alerts, you choose and set your notifications to customize your preferences. Let guests in from anywhere. Unlock your door from anywhere with the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock or August Smart Lock with Wi-Fi Connect Bridge. Use your voice. Seamlessly connect your August smart product with Amazon Alexa or Hey Google for convenient voice control. Smarter hosting. Integrate your August account with your Airbnb account for easier, safer and more convenient hosting. Works with your smart home. August works with many of the top smart home systems including Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Philips Hue and more. Compatible Products: August Smart Lock August Smart Lock Pro August Wi-Fi Smart Lock August View August Doorbell August Smart Keypad August Connect Yale Assure Locks with Wi-Fi Yale Assure Levers with Wi-Fi Yale Smart Cabinet Lock Yale Smart Delivery Box Yale Assure Lock for Andersen with Wi-Fi Emtek Empowered Smart Lock
Lock Connection Admin
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The App is a Management App Designed to be used with our Bluetooth KR-S80LC-BT and KR-S80LC-FLBT-64R locks. You can open these locks with your Phone, iPad and almost any Bluetooth enabled device. After downloading the app, pair your device with the lock and you can start using it to operate the lock. Some features: Opens using Bluetooth in less than 1 second. Each lock has its own Serial number and 4 digit PIN. Low battery voltage indicator. Locked and unlocked readouts. can view unlock records. you can add and delete other users. you can have multiple locks. turn on /off alarm buzzer sounds and open/close sounds. Simple interface.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lock Connection Admin at none against August Home's shown. Lock Connection Admin also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6.1). August Home's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
August Home ships an update fortnightly, Lock Connection Admin every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | August Home | Lock Connection Admin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (175K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 175K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6.1 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 307 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | August Home, Inc. | Jeff Walker |
Bugs and requests
August Home
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on launch
- Connectivity issues with Bluetooth and WiFi
- Unreliable unlock/lock notifications
- Inability to add users remotely
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable auto-lock settings
- Integration with smart home platforms
- Remote access management
- Battery life indicators
- Improved setup and troubleshooting
Lock Connection Admin
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
August Home
No in-app purchases
Lock Connection Admin
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is August Home free?
Is Lock Connection Admin free?
Do August Home or Lock Connection Admin have ads?
Which is updated more often, August Home or Lock Connection Admin?
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