# X vs Tapd

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tapd at 42 against X's 1. X's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X against 4.9 for Tapd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapd has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of X's written reviews are positive against 96% of Tapd's.

X ships an update monthly, Tapd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Tapd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pointer-smart/id620255221/reviews)** | [4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapd-screen-time-control/id6748239381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chois Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/412843396) | [TapTek LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824753763) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-pointer-smart/id620255221)

Transform your smartphone into a versatile presentation remote and mouse controller. Navigate slides, use laser pointing, and control your computer with multi-touch gestures. Compatible with Windows PowerPoint and Mac OS Keynote.

**Highlights:** Smartphone to presenter conversion, Remote mouse controller, Laser pointing support, Multi-touch mouse mode, PowerPoint and Keynote compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tapd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapd-screen-time-control/id6748239381)

This app helps you focus by blocking distracting applications with a simple NFC tag tap. It also allows you to form focus groups with friends for shared accountability and friendly competition, tracking your progress over time.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for focus sessions, Customizable app blocking presets, Group focus sessions with friends, Real-time 'Together Meter' for accountability, Leaderboards for competitive focus, Session analytics and streak tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tapd free?

Tapd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Tapd?

X is rated higher. X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Tapd averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.

### Do X or Tapd have ads?

Neither X nor Tapd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Tapd?

X ships an update monthly, and Tapd every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tapd on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*