Comparison

Tapkey vs CallBubbles

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

Head to head
About

Tapkey

Transform your smartphone into a secure digital key for various access points like doors, garages, and cars. Easily manage and grant access to others, and monitor locking activities with high security standards.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as secure key
  • Grant and revoke access
  • Track locking activities
  • NFC and Bluetooth access
  • Register locking devices
  • NFC transponder programming
Features
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Tapkey turns your smartphone into a super-secure key. Combined with Tapkey-enabled locking devices, the app allows you to open entrance doors, shared office spaces, lockers, garage doors and cars with your smartphone. In addition, you can grant access to others and track locking activities. Access management has never been that easy! FEATURES - Secure sign-on: with your Google Account or Tapkey ID - Register locking devices: with the app - Easy access management: grant and remove access at any time - Keyring: all access authorizations at a glance - Open smart locks: use NFC and/or Bluetooth—no internet connection required - Use NFC transponders: as alternative access medium that can directly be programmed with NFC-enabled smartphones - Check locking activities: in the access log of the Tapkey app - High security standards: comparable to online banking with strong cryptography and firmware updates directly via your smartphone LOCKING DEVICES Tapkey-enabled products can be ordered at https://shop.tapkey.com, Amazon or our partner's dealer network. SUBSCRIPTIONS “Let’s keep it simple” is our motto. That’s why all user packages include the entire range of features. They only differ in the amount of Smartphone Users. These are users with active access permissions for smartphones. You may buy additional NFC Tags, Cards and Stickers any time. User Packages - 25 Smartphone Users - 100 Smartphone Users - 250 Smartphone Users User packages are valid for 1 year and will be renewed automatically, unless the auto-renew function is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The payment will be processed via your iTunes Account. Please refer to your iTunes account settings to manage your subscriptions and how to turn off auto-renewal. Terms and Conditions: https://tapkey.com/en/terms-conditions/

About

CallBubbles

Features
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Simple FaceTime Calling — Just Tap a Face! CallBubbles is the easiest way for kids to make FaceTime calls. Designed for small hands and big hearts, this app replaces complicated menus with big, tappable photos of approved contacts — like Grandma, Dad, or a best friend. Parents stay in control by choosing who can be added. No confusion, no wrong numbers — just safe, joyful connection. Perfect for: • Young children who want to call family independently • Grandparents who love surprise calls • Parents who want a safe way for kids to use FaceTime Why CallBubbles? • Big, colorful photo buttons • One tap to start FaceTime • Parental control over contacts • No ads, no distractions • Friendly and secure design for kids CallBubbles makes staying in touch simple, safe, and fun!

Screenshots

Tapkey4 screens
CallBubbles3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tapkey at Free against CallBubbles's $2.99. CallBubbles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Tapkey is free to download; CallBubbles costs $2.99 up front. Tapkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CallBubbles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tapkey versus CallBubbles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapkeyCallBubbles
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating1.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapkey GmbHALEXANDER MICHAEL THADDAU VON WASIELEWSKI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tapkey

Subscriptions10
  • 10 Smartphone Users$3.991 Month
  • 25 Smartphone Users$7.991 Month
  • 50 Smartphone Users$14.991 Month
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  • 100 Smartphone Users$29.991 Month
  • 150 Smartphone Users$44.991 Month
  • 200 Smartphone Users$59.991 Month
  • 250 Smartphone Users$74.991 Month
  • 25 Smartphone Users$96.991 Year
  • 100 Smartphone Users$349.991 Year
  • 250 Smartphone Users$899.991 Year
None

CallBubbles

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tapkey free?
Tapkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CallBubbles free?
CallBubbles costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tapkey or CallBubbles have ads?
Neither Tapkey nor CallBubbles shows ads.

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