Tapkey vs Monaly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smartphone as secure key
- Grant and revoke access
- Track locking activities
- NFC and Bluetooth access
- Register locking devices
- NFC transponder programming
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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/
Monaly
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Monaly is the companion app for the Monaly e-paper art frame, a beautiful and effortless way to bring art into your everyday space. Explore a carefully curated collection of artworks, discover new styles, save your favorites, and upload your own images. When you find the perfect piece, send it directly to your Monaly frame in just a few taps. Refresh the atmosphere of your room whenever inspiration strikes with timeless art, personal memories, and new discoveries. One frame. Endless expression. Learn more at monaly.art
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monaly at none against Tapkey's 10. Monaly also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Tapkey sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Monaly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tapkey ships an update every 2 months, Monaly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tapkey | Monaly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tapkey | Waged Baioumy |
In-app purchases
Tapkey
- 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
Monaly
No in-app purchases









