Comparison

EZSmart vs TaplessNote

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

Head to head
About

EZSmart

This app provides secure and convenient control of your deadbolt door lock using your smartphone. It offers multiple unlock methods, allows you to grant and revoke access to others via QR codes or email, and tracks activity logs. The app also includes features like low battery alerts and GPS-based location awareness.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as smart key
  • Multiple unlock methods (Touch, Near-Field, App, Key Fob/Keypad)
  • Grant/revoke guest access with expiration
  • Secure QR code and email sharing
  • Activity log tracking
  • Low battery alerts
  • GPS-based indoor/outdoor detection
Features
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EZSmart lock is the most economical way to provide secure and convenient control of your deadbolt door lock. You can unlock the door by launching the Near Field Unlock Function; triggering the Touch Unlock Function or simply accessing to the App for App Unlock. It allows you to grant or revoke access to access to a third party’s smartphone by "Secured QR Code" or Email. This virtual key cannot be duplicated or transferred to other devices. Key Fob is included for non-smartphone family members. With GPS function and correctly calibrating with the EZSmart App, the App can identify indoor and outdoor areas. This will prevent the possibility of accidentally unlock by "Near-Field unlock function". EZSmart has 40 sets of unique electronic ID Keys: Permanent Key: (For family members) -No expiration date -10 sets of keys (Owner / Family members x9) - 6 sets of Key Fobs with 5 meters remote access radius. (for BKT16 model, build-in Keypad, it comes with 5 set of 6-digits passcode to replace the Key Fob function). Guest key: -24 sets of sharing keys with an expiration date Product Features: - Your smartphone is smart key now. - With the App, you have four lock/unlock method: Touch / Near-Field / App / Key Fob/ Keypad. - Owner key has the ability to grant / revoke each key access for weeks hours and minutes. - Guest key x 24, each temporary key can be sent by email for "Long Distance" or Scan QR Code for "Face-to-Face". After the expiration date, it will be deleted automatically from the EZlock system. - EZlock can generate unique IDs for each key that cannot be duplicated or transferred. Each key can only be registered to the EZlock App once. Only an Admin or Master key can issue the sharing key to guest. - Know who comes and goes, the Mobile App can read the latest 40 of the EZlock activities log. - Low battery alert from EZlock Device and Key Fob. - for BKT16 model, build-in Keypad, it comes with 5 set of 6 / 7-digits passcode to replace the Key Fob function. - Detect Indoor and Outdoor to provide unlock once by "Near-Field / Touch" when you come back from outdoor. Special Notes: Continuously use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease the battery life.

About

TaplessNote

Features
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## Key Features: - Instant Launch - faster than opening a physical notepad - Page-Based Organization - Swipe to create new pages, organize thoughts naturally - Local File Storage - Your notes stay on your device with Markdown support - Minimal Interface - Clean, distraction-free writing environment - Custom Save Locations - Choose where your notes are stored - YAML Frontmatter - Advanced metadata support for power users - Bilingual Support - Full Japanese and English interface ## Writing Philosophy: TaplessNote is designed purely for capturing thoughts - not for reading or organizing them. For viewing your notes, use your preferred note-reading or Markdown editor app. ## Perfect for: - Quick idea capture - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Thought organization - Students and professionals - Anyone who values speed over complexity No accounts, no cloud sync complications - just pure, fast writing.

Screenshots

EZSmart4 screens
TaplessNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZSmart at none against TaplessNote's 1. EZSmart also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). TaplessNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. TaplessNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EZSmart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZSmart ships an update every 6 weeks, TaplessNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
EZSmart versus TaplessNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZSmartTaplessNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPao Lin FongTakahiko Kawakami

In-app purchases

None

EZSmart

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TaplessNote

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99

Questions

Is EZSmart free?
EZSmart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaplessNote free?
TaplessNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EZSmart or TaplessNote have ads?
Neither EZSmart nor TaplessNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZSmart or TaplessNote?
EZSmart ships an update every 6 weeks, and TaplessNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, EZSmart was updated on October 3, 2026 and TaplessNote on September 21, 2026.

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