Comparison

WaterLocks vs Hard Times Pass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure item selling platform
  • App-integrated physical locks
  • QR code lock integration
  • Multiple subscription tiers
  • 30-day damaged lock warranty
Features
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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.

About

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!

Screenshots

WaterLocks4 screens
Hard Times Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WaterLocks versus Hard Times Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaterLocksHard Times Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB304 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTyler DonohueHard Times Pass

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WaterLocks

Subscriptions3
  • Individual$7.991 Month
  • Entrepreneur$19.991 Month
  • Small Business$49.991 Month
None

Hard Times Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaterLocks free?
WaterLocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hard Times Pass free?
Hard Times Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WaterLocks or Hard Times Pass have ads?
Hard Times Pass shows ads; WaterLocks does not.

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