ECHO Lock vs BURG App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECHO Lock
This app enables battery-free locking and unlocking of smart locks using NFC technology on your smartphone. It offers a keyless and maintenance-free access solution, requiring compatible smart locks to function.
- Battery-free smart lock operation
- NFC-powered smartphone unlocking
- Keyless access solution
- Smartphone tap to lock/unlock
- Maintenance-free system
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Meet ECHO, the first battery-free, NFC-powered smart lock system Lock and unlock with just a tap of your smartphone – no keys, no batteries, no maintenance. Note: The app requires ECHO smart locks to access most features. The ECHO Lock App is designed to work exclusively with ECHO smart locks, providing secure and convenient access using your smartphone’s NFC technology.
BURG App
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With up to three different operating modes, BURG's cloud locks offer a flexible solution for varying requirements. For example, free lockers can be used for short-term storage of personal items, while other compartments can be permanently customized and assigned to a user for long-term use. With a personalized locker, users also have the option of sharing access to the lock and its contents with other people or defined groups via the myBURG app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ECHO Lock at 15.6 against BURG App's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ECHO Lock ships an update every 2 weeks, BURG App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ECHO Lock | BURG App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LOWE AND FLETCHER LIMITED | BURG Luling GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
ECHO Lock
No in-app purchases
BURG App
No in-app purchases
