# Lockly Home vs GunBase

The clearest difference is price: Lockly Home at Free against GunBase's $39.99. Lockly Home also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). GunBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Lockly Home is free to download; GunBase costs $39.99 up front. Lockly Home sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GunBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GunBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lockly Home has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Lockly Home ships an update every 2 weeks, GunBase every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lockly Home | GunBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-home/id6578425449/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 296 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PIN GENIE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118646944) | [Benjamin Richter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880818211) |

## What reviewers say

### Lockly Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lockly-home/id6578425449)

Manage your smart locks and safes with advanced security and convenience. Control access for family and guests, monitor your home remotely, and receive real-time notifications. Enjoy features like facial recognition, live video, and offline access codes for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Facial recognition setup, Live view and video recording, Intercom calls, Personalized access (fingerprints, codes, eKeys), Remote locking and unlocking, Real-time notifications, Offline Access Codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 lock subscription per month | $2.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo | $3.99 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Lock Plus Plan | $4.00 | per month |
| 2 lock subscription per month | $4.00 | per month |
| 3 lock subscription per month | $6.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo | $7.99 | per month |
| 2 Locks Plus Plan | $8.00 | per month |
| 4 lock subscription per month | $8.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Home | $8.99 | per month |
| 5 lock subscription per month | $10.00 | per month |
| 3 Locks Plus Plan | $12.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Locks Plus Plan | $16.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Solo | $18.99 | per year |
| 1 lock subscription per year | $19.00 | per year |
| 5 Locks Plus Plan | $20.00 | per month |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Duo | $37.99 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Solo | $37.99 | per year |
| 2 lock subscription per year | $38.00 | per year |
| 3 lock subscription per year | $57.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Duo | $75.99 | per year |
| 4 lock subscription per year | $76.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Blue - Home | $85.99 | per year |
| 5 lock subscription per year | $95.00 | per year |
| Lockly TapCom Pearl - Home | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure access with fingerprint and facial recognition
- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 💡 Useful automation features like auto-lock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Bluetooth
- 🔍 Confusing app UI and navigation
- ⏱️ Slow customer support response times
- 🔧 Difficulty setting up and troubleshooting

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### GunBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772)

Manage your firearm collection with this app. Catalog items with photos, search and filter by various criteria, and view detailed item pages. It offers a dashboard summary and secure, private data storage by connecting to your personal server.

**Highlights:** Catalog firearms with photo thumbnails, Search by make, model, serial number, or notes, Filter by type, caliber, NFA status, and condition, Detailed item pages with photo galleries, Dashboard with collection summary, Secure, encrypted data storage, Connects to personal server for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ammo Can | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lockly Home free?

Lockly Home is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GunBase free?

GunBase costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lockly Home or GunBase?

GunBase is rated higher. Lockly Home averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while GunBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lockly Home or GunBase have ads?

Neither Lockly Home nor GunBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lockly Home or GunBase?

Lockly Home ships an update every 2 weeks, and GunBase every 3 days. Most recently, Lockly Home was updated on October 17, 2026 and GunBase on October 16, 2026.

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