WaterLocks vs Hard Times Pass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WaterLocks
This app facilitates secure item sales by integrating with physical locks that connect via QR codes. It offers various subscription plans for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, ensuring a trustworthy and convenient transaction experience.
- Secure item selling platform
- App-integrated physical locks
- QR code lock integration
- Multiple subscription tiers
- 30-day damaged lock warranty
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WaterLocks makes self-service selling simple with QR-enabled locks for drinks, bagged items, and other physical products. Customers scan a lock’s QR code, view the product and price, and pay in their browser—no WaterLocks app required. After successful payment, they receive the combination and open the lock manually. Sellers use the WaterLocks iOS app to manage locks, update product details and prices, track sales, and choose their notification preferences. Monthly subscription plans: Individual — $7.99 USD/month Manage up to 10 active locks, edit individual listings, and view basic sales and payout history. Entrepreneur — $19.99 USD/month Manage up to 25 active locks. Includes Individual features, bulk price and content editing, saved product templates, a restocking queue, and employee assignments. Small Business — $49.99 USD/month Manage up to 100 active locks. Includes Entrepreneur features, multiple locations, reports by location, product and employee, CSV exports, and scheduled pricing. Planning for more than 100 locks? Contact WaterLocks to discuss hardware, installation, staff guidance, and personal support for your operation. An active Small Business subscription through the App Store is required for app features. Hardware, physical services, and any applicable venue transaction fees are agreed separately. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use available via the links in the app's App Store listing.
Hard Times Pass
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Our mobile app provides a faster way to access our unique deals. In addition, you will also be able to join our vigorous loyalty program right from your phone. It's the easiest and most beneficial way to take full advantage of all of your special offerings!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hard Times Pass at none against WaterLocks's 3. Hard Times Pass also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.0). WaterLocks's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. WaterLocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Hard Times Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | WaterLocks | Hard Times Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tyler Donohue | Hard Times Pass |
In-app purchases
WaterLocks
- Individual$7.991 Month
- Entrepreneur$19.991 Month
- Small Business$49.991 Month
Hard Times Pass
No in-app purchases







