Comparison

Zebra BT Comms Utility vs LockMeBox

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

Head to head
About

Zebra BT Comms Utility

Features
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We are excited to announce the release of the Zebra BT Comms Utility for iOS, a versatile management tool designed to enhance the functionality of the Zebra WS101 wearable Bluetooth Communication Badge. The application is available for download from the Apple App Store and is designed to provide a seamless management experience on iOS devices. Below covers the features and updates included up to version 1.0.18. Key Features • Device Information Overview: - View critical device information at a glance, including battery level, device name, Bluetooth address, serial number, Bluetooth transport used for the app connection, and firmware version. - Page Device: Locate a connected WS101 by triggering an alert (plays a tone, flashes the LED, and activates haptics). The alert can be stopped by pressing any button on the device. • Device Settings Customization: - Notification Sounds: Toggle sound alerts and change the language for voice prompts. • System Configuration: - Wake Word & Duress Word: Configure custom voice commands to trigger specific actions. - Buttons: Map the P1, P2, and P3 buttons to functions like SDK/Application Control, Call Functions, Microphone mute, etc. • Other Device Settings: - Notification Control: Configure the behavior of the Duress Action. - Reset & Update: - Firmware Update: Perform firmware updates manually via file selection.. - Factory Reset: Restore the device to its default settings. - Clear Pairing on Dock: A control feature to automatically delete the WS101's saved BT pairing list when the device is docked in its cradle. Enabled by default. • Diagnostics Tools: - Audio Test: Verify audio functionality by using the record, playback, and Play Ringtone features to test the device's microphone and speaker.

About

LockMeBox

Features
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LockMeBox - the solution for modern key holding. You can choose wether to lock the box with a timer or lock with a password. Despite its compact and portable design it can store multiple keys. It features a rechargeable battery.

Screenshots

Zebra BT Comms Utility4 screens
LockMeBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zebra BT Comms Utility at none against LockMeBox's 1. Zebra BT Comms Utility also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). LockMeBox's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price and ads 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. LockMeBox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Zebra BT Comms Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zebra BT Comms Utility ships an update every 5 months, LockMeBox weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Zebra BT Comms Utility versus LockMeBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZebra BT Comms UtilityLockMeBox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationPhilipp Freiburger

In-app purchases

None

Zebra BT Comms Utility

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LockMeBox

Subscriptions1
  • LockMeBox Pro (1 Year)14 Days trial$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Zebra BT Comms Utility free?
Zebra BT Comms Utility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockMeBox free?
LockMeBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zebra BT Comms Utility or LockMeBox have ads?
Neither Zebra BT Comms Utility nor LockMeBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zebra BT Comms Utility or LockMeBox?
Zebra BT Comms Utility ships an update every 5 months, and LockMeBox weekly. Most recently, Zebra BT Comms Utility was updated on October 18, 2026 and LockMeBox on October 3, 2026.

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