Comparison

DVL Locks vs Phonable

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

Head to head
About

DVL Locks

Features
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The DVL app allows you to manage your DVL Locks. - Add your locks simply by scanning the QR code on them - Retrieve lock combinations - Share your locks with others - Organize your locks by location or by people you have shared your locks with Subscription Details When you buy a lock, the first year is free. Subscriptions are on an annual basis What you get with the subscription: - Basic supports up to 5 locks for $5 billed annually - Plus supports 6 to 20 locks for $10 billed annually - Premium supports 21 to 100 locks for $20 billed annually Note, the number of locks only includes locks you owned. You have unlimited locks shared with you. For the paid plans you will be charged to your Apple Account, which will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew can be turned off anytime by going to your Profile after purchase. Terms of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Phonable

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Phonable replaces your carrier voicemail with something smarter: callers get a text back, and you get the message. MISSED CALLS, HANDLED When you can't pick up, Phonable answers with your greeting and texts the caller right away, even if they hang up without leaving a voicemail. They know why you didn't answer and when to expect you. VOICEMAIL SUMMARIES When callers do leave a message, Phonable transcribes it and sends you a short AI summary as a notification. Tap it to open the call, play the message, or read the full transcript. MODES FOR EVERY SITUATION Set up modes like Workday, Driving, Gym or Weekend, each with its own greeting and text reply. Switch with one tap, or schedule a mode to switch on by itself for the days and hours you choose. A GREETING THAT SOUNDS JUST RIGHT Record your own greeting, or type it and pick from natural AI voices and tones. Play samples before you choose, and change your greeting any time without re-recording. EVERY CALL AT A GLANCE All missed calls and voicemails in one place, with caller names from your contacts, unread markers, and a clear note of how Phonable handled each call. KEEP YOUR OWN NUMBER Phonable works with your carrier's conditional call forwarding. Setup takes a minute: no new SIM, no new phone, no new number. Text replies are sent to mobile numbers in supported countries. By subscribing, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DVL Locks4 screens
Phonable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DVL Locks at every 3 weeks against Phonable's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. DVL Locks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per year and Phonable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DVL Locks ships an update every 3 weeks, Phonable every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
DVL Locks versus Phonable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDVL LocksPhonable
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size62 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaVinci Lock, LLCFrits Polman

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DVL Locks

Subscriptions3
  • Basic1 Year trial$5.001 Year
  • Plus1 Year trial$10.001 Year
  • Premium1 Year trial$20.001 Year
4 purchases

Phonable

Subscriptions4
  • Basic Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$199.991 Year

Questions

Is DVL Locks free?
DVL Locks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phonable free?
Phonable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DVL Locks or Phonable have ads?
Neither DVL Locks nor Phonable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DVL Locks or Phonable?
DVL Locks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phonable every 7 months. Most recently, DVL Locks was updated on October 30, 2026 and Phonable on October 25, 2026.

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