Comparison

Dircode lock vs CardDAV Contacts

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

Head to head
About

Dircode lock

Features
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Dircode is an app for managing smart locks and access devices. The app lets you connect compatible locks, manage access rights, and view transaction history. Key features: - Connect and manage compatible locks via Bluetooth; - View a list of locks and Wi-Fi gateways; - Manage user access rights; - Work with codes, cards, and fingerprints, if supported by the device; - View event logs and transaction history; - Sync records and perform basic device setup. The availability of individual features depends on the lock model, gateway, and supported device capabilities.

About

CardDAV Contacts

This utility app allows you to view contacts from any CardDAV-compatible server. It connects directly to your personal or self-hosted repositories, offering a private and read-only browsing experience with native search capabilities. Full contact details, including custom fields, are supported.

Highlights
  • Universal DAV Connection
  • Read-Only Access
  • Native Search & Browse
  • Full Field Support
  • Direct Server Connection
  • Private Browsing
Features
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CardDAV Contacts is a free, read-only contact viewer for any CardDAV-compatible server. Easily connect to personal or self-hosted contact repositories like Nextcloud, GMX, Fastmail, Synology, or private DAV servers. Key Features: • Universal DAV Connection: Quick setup using standard server URLs and credentials. • Read-Only by Design: Refresh and browse without writing changes back to the server. • Native Search & Browse: Clean, responsive interface optimized for viewing large directory lists. • Field Details: Full support for custom fields, notes, and standard contact card properties. • Fully Private: Connects directly from your device to your server without intermediary servers. CardDAV Contacts is free and ad-supported. Editing, writing back to servers, backup, and advanced tools require the full Cloud Contacts application.

Screenshots

Dircode lock4 screens
CardDAV Contacts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dircode lock at none against CardDAV Contacts's shown. Dircode lock also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). CardDAV Contacts's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dircode lock ships an update every 6 weeks, CardDAV Contacts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Dircode lock versus CardDAV Contacts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDircode lockCardDAV Contacts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton Poletaev一 王

In-app purchases

None

Dircode lock

No in-app purchases

None

CardDAV Contacts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dircode lock free?
Dircode lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardDAV Contacts free?
CardDAV Contacts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dircode lock or CardDAV Contacts have ads?
CardDAV Contacts shows ads; Dircode lock does not.
Which is updated more often, Dircode lock or CardDAV Contacts?
Dircode lock ships an update every 6 weeks, and CardDAV Contacts every 5 days. Most recently, Dircode lock was updated on October 8, 2026 and CardDAV Contacts on October 20, 2026.

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