# TapLock - Block Apps — Lock Apps. Tap to Unlock.

> Lock Apps. Tap to Unlock. (iPhone/iPad app by Sze Yuen HO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taplock-block-apps/id6770532244 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sze Yuen HO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896751217)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taplock-block-apps/id6770532244/reviews.md

## What is TapLock?

TapLock turns a physical NFC card into the only key that unlocks your apps.

Tap your card to lock your iPhone's distracting apps behind a Screen Time
shield. To get them back, you have to physically tap the card again. The card
has to be in your hand. There are no shortcuts.

HOW IT WORKS
Choose which apps to block, then tap "Lock Now"
Apps stay blocked until you tap your registered NFC card to the top of your phone
Need a break? Pause the session and it picks up right where you left off
Set a timer to auto-unlock after a focus session ends

WHAT CARDS WORK
Any NFC card you already carry: transit cards, hotel keys, student IDs, office
keycards, or cheap NFC stickers. If your iPhone can read it, TapLock can use it.

FEATURES
NFC card unlock, tap to lock, tap to unlock
Timed locks with auto-unlock countdown
Pause and resume a session without losing your remaining time
Custom blocking profiles, block specific apps or allow only a selected few
Multiple cards supported, each with its own name
Block app deletion while locked so you can't cheat by uninstalling
Session stats, see your total focus time and how long your last session ran
Live Activity and Dynamic Island timer visible from your lock screen
Your cards and settings sync across your devices via iCloud
Remote Key, unlock a family iPad or second iPhone by tapping your card on your own iPhone
Native iPad app with a landscape layout

REMOTE KEY AND IPAD
Lock a family iPad or a second iPhone, then open it by tapping your card on
your own iPhone. Both devices just need the same Apple ID. iPads have no NFC
reader, so they pair as a kept device and are always opened from your iPhone.

EMERGENCY ACCESS
A 6-digit PIN is available if you lose your card. It works, but it is
deliberately slow, so you will want to keep your card nearby.

TapLock does not replace your iPhone's lock screen. It uses Apple's Screen
Time framework to shield apps while your phone stays accessible for calls
and emergencies.

Free 7-day trial. One-time purchase. No subscription, ever.

Terms of Use: https://www.aimakecoolstuff.com/legal/taplock/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.aimakecoolstuff.com/legal/taplock/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapLock Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| TapLock Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-27

Remote Key: unlock a second device with your card
Lock a family iPad or a second iPhone, then open it by tapping your NFC card on your own iPhone. Both devices just need the same Apple ID. Unlocking is always card-verified, so nobody gets past the shield without the key in hand.

Now on iPad
TapLock is a native iPad app, with a landscape layout built for the bigger screen. iPads have no NFC reader, so they pair as a kept device and are opened from your iPhone.

Emergency unlock
A device without a card can always get out: a visible 24-hour delay-unlock, never an instant bypass, never a permanent lockout.

Also in this update
- Timed locks now resist clock changes in Settings
- Fixes to lock restoration after a force-quit
- Translations for all new screens in 8 languages

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-11

- New Screen Time insights: see time saved and which apps you use most
- Set up without an NFC card and unlock with your PIN until yours arrives
- Faster launch and smoother transitions

### 1.0.3 — 2026-06-16

- Added 5 new in-app languages: Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese

### 1.0.2 — 2026-06-12

- Bug fixes and UI refinements
- Cards, PIN, and notes now sync across your iPhones via iCloud Keychain
- New devices detect your existing setup automatically and skip onboarding

### 1.0.1 — 2026-06-08

- Clearer free-trial info: no payment to start, and nothing is charged when your trial ends.
- Your card and blocking settings are now locked while a session is active, so they can't be changed until you unlock.
- Reliability and stability improvements.

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## Related topics

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