Comparison

Lockly Home vs Ameistor

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

Head to head
About

Lockly Home

Manage your smart locks and safes with this redesigned app. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and personalized access for family and guests. Control your devices remotely and receive real-time notifications for enhanced home security.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition setup
  • Live view and video recording
  • Intercom calls
  • Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys)
  • Remote locking/unlocking
  • Real-time notifications
  • Offline Access Codes
Features
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Experience a new way to control your Lockly smart locks and safes. Redesigned from the ground up, the Lockly Home app is built to become an integral part of your home, enhancing both security and convenience for your family. Easily set up innovative features like facial recognition with Lockly Visage, or enjoy live view, video recording, and intercom calls with Lockly Vision and Lockly Vision Elite. Create personalized access for family, friends, and guests using fingerprints, access codes, eKeys, eBadges, and more. From basic functions like locking, unlocking, and monitoring status, to advanced features such as Welcome Mode and Offline Access Codes, the Lockly app is your ultimate companion. It’s designed to bring you the latest innovations while offering the peace of mind that comes with enhanced home security. Control your Lockly devices remotely from anywhere, anytime, and receive real-time notifications through Matter Link, Secure Link, or the Vision Connect Hub. Visit Lockly.com to learn more. Secure all your doors and manage them effortlessly in one app. Discover the freedom and confidence that comes with the World’s Most Advanced Smart Locks. Working on projects for multifamily buildings, schools, or assisted living facilities? Explore our Total Access Solutions at LocklyPRO. Terms of Use: https://lockly.com/pages/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://lockly.com/pages/privacy-policy

About

Ameistor

Features
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Ameistor: Master your smart stair and ambient lighting. • IR Sensor Control: Lights activate automatically upon detection, perfect for safety & convenience. • Professional Settings: Fine-tune colors, brightness, effects, and sensitivity to your exact preference. • Smart Scheduling: Set precise timers and daily automations for effortless management. • 16M+ Colors : Unlock endless colors and dynamic light. Ideal For: Automating stairways for safety, creating dynamic room atmospheres, and setting the perfect mood for any occasion. Connect easily via BLE and customize every detail.

Screenshots

Lockly Home4 screens
Ameistor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lockly Home at 4.6 against Ameistor's 2.0. Lockly Home also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Ameistor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockly Home sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ameistor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lockly Home holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockly Home ships an update every 2 weeks, Ameistor monthly. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lockly Home versus Ameistor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockly HomeAmeistor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPIN GENIE LIMITED茂林 李

Bugs and requests

Lockly Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Inability to reset password or create new accounts
  • Unreliable connectivity between lock, hub, and app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to delete unused locks/devices
  • Improve user management with group/family access
  • Provide 24-hour clock format for lock schedules
  • Integrate with more smart home platforms like Alexa

Ameistor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lockly Home

Subscriptions10
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$1.991 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$3.991 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo$7.991 Month
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  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$8.991 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$14.991 Month
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo$18.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo$37.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo$37.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Blue - Home$85.991 Year
  • Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home$139.991 Year
None

Ameistor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lockly Home free?
Lockly Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ameistor free?
Ameistor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lockly Home or Ameistor?
Lockly Home is rated higher. Lockly Home averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Ameistor averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lockly Home or Ameistor have ads?
Neither Lockly Home nor Ameistor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockly Home or Ameistor?
Lockly Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ameistor monthly. Most recently, Lockly Home was updated on November 14, 2026 and Ameistor on November 14, 2026.

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