Comparison

BlueID Keys vs Tap2Lock

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

Head to head
About

BlueID Keys

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*** Important notice: This app requires an activation, which you will receive via email from your BlueID representative. *** BlueID - KeysApp is the digital office key for the BlueID office. According to your permission level, you will be able to * Open the underground car park roller door * Open the main office doors To use the app, please check the invitation email and connect you mobile to BlueID. *** News - Join our social media channels and receive news first! http://www.twitter.com/blueid_en http://www.facebook.com/BlueID.EN http://plus.google.com/b/102884825919636599689 http://www.linkedin.com/company/1314651 http://www.xing.com/net/blueid http://www.youtube.com/baimostechnologies *** About BlueID BlueID is a self-sufficient, highly secure platform for authorization management via smartphone. The software-based BlueID platform makes it possible to receive sensitive authorizations in a secure manner using smartphone apps, allowing users e.g. to open doors, start cars or control objects at the tap of a button. BlueID is invisible to users and enhances the convenience of applications. To ensure the necessary permissions security on the smartphone, BlueID uses a Trust Center based on a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The patented BlueID technology enables full functionality even without an online connection and works with communication standards like Bluetooth Smart, NFC, WiFi and the mobile Internet. Customers can easily integrate BlueID into their apps, back-end systems and control modules using a Software Development Kit (SDK) to get their products to market faster – something they really value. BlueID assists the business logic of the application, which remains entirely in the hands of the customer. For more information about BlueID please visit www.BlueID.net. *** About BlueID gmbh BlueID specializes in Mobile Security Software & Trusted Computing and develops software-based authorization management products for smartphones and the Internet of Things (IoT). The BlueID platform from BlueID GmbH turns the smartphone into a secure digital key. It provides high user convenience in mobile identification, access control, authentication, and remote control. The platform can be easily integrated into apps, back-end systems and control modules.

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Tap2Lock

Features
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Tap2Lock works with the Tap2Lock Bluetooth hardware module to give you convenient control over your vehicle’s doors using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Instead of reaching for a traditional key fob, you can use Tap2Lock to securely communicate with the Tap2Lock module installed in your vehicle and perform everyday actions from your phone. What you can do with Tap2Lock β€’ Lock and unlock your vehicle from your iPhone when you’re within Bluetooth range of the Tap2Lock module. β€’ View the status of your connected Tap2Lock module and manage paired devices. β€’ Share temporary or long-term access with trusted family members when they have the Tap2Lock app and permission. β€’ Calibrate and manage your Tap2Lock hardware through guided steps in the app. Designed for security and control β€’ Uses secure Bluetooth communication between your iPhone and the Tap2Lock module. β€’ Access can be revoked at any time from within the app. β€’ Critical actions require proximity to the vehicle and a paired Tap2Lock module. Hardware required Tap2Lock requires a compatible Tap2Lock Bluetooth module installed in your vehicle by a qualified installer. The app alone does not control any vehicle without this hardware. Important safety information β€’ Always follow all traffic laws and use Tap2Lock only when your vehicle is parked in a safe location. β€’ Do not operate your phone while driving. β€’ Vehicle compatibility and available features can vary by installation and hardware version. Tap2Lock is developed and supported by Lock Labs, Inc. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer.

Screenshots

BlueID Keys4 screens
Tap2Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

BlueID Keys and Tap2Lock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueID Keys ships an update every 10 months, Tap2Lock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BlueID Keys versus Tap2Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueID KeysTap2Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 8 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueID GmbHLock Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BlueID Keys

No in-app purchases

None

Tap2Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueID Keys free?
BlueID Keys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap2Lock free?
Tap2Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueID Keys or Tap2Lock have ads?
Neither BlueID Keys nor Tap2Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueID Keys or Tap2Lock?
BlueID Keys ships an update every 10 months, and Tap2Lock every 8 months. Most recently, BlueID Keys was updated on September 8, 2026 and Tap2Lock on September 17, 2026.

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