Comparison

GL vs KERONG Lock

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

Head to head
About

GL

Features
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The GL-S20 Tool App is an application built specifically for GL.iNet hardware devices. It connects and operates your Thread Border Router and Bluetooth gateway, making it easier for you to use it. Features: Configuration Services for Bluetooth Scanning and Reporting and more scanning modes Configure devices' reporting interval, MQTT, DHCP/Static IP, Setting up MQTT servers, OTA firmware upgrades and more. Data Filtering Backup and Restore of Files If you want to learn more about GL-S20, please refer to: https://docs.gl-inet.com/iot/en/thread_board_router/gl-s20/ If you want to learn more about us, please refer to GL-iNet: https://www.gl-inet.com/

About

KERONG Lock

Features
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The APP is one KERONG Bluetooth application designed for the KERONG Smart Passive Locks. It is acted as the operation interface of the passive lock electronic key. The APP can be connected to the passive lock electronic key through the Bluetooth on the smartphone to set the authorization for each passive lock. The main functions as below: 1.Support the Bluetooth to unlock 2.Add multiple electronic keys and locks 3.Pair the electronic keys and locks 4.Set the authorization of the electronic keys 5.Check the operation logs

Screenshots

GL4 screens
KERONG Lock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KERONG Lock at weekly against GL's every 4 months. 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

GL ships an update every 4 months, KERONG Lock weekly. The most recent releases landed on May 18, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
GL versus KERONG Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLKERONG Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGL Technologies (HK) Limited深圳市科荣实业有限公司

In-app purchases

None

GL

No in-app purchases

None

KERONG Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GL free?
GL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KERONG Lock free?
KERONG Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GL or KERONG Lock have ads?
Neither GL nor KERONG Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GL or KERONG Lock?
GL ships an update every 4 months, and KERONG Lock weekly. Most recently, GL was updated on May 18, 2026 and KERONG Lock on June 11, 2026.

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