Comparison

Uplock vs TimeTaps

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

Head to head
About

Uplock

Securely store and organize sensitive documents, cards, and IDs across your Apple devices. Your data syncs via iCloud and is end-to-end encrypted, with no third-party servers involved. Features include shared groups, auto-fill, expiration reminders, and attachments.

Highlights
  • Secure document storage
  • Card and ID organization
  • iCloud syncing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Shared groups
  • AutoFill and Safari extension
  • Expiration reminders
Features
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Uplock keeps your important information safe, organized, and always within reach across your Apple devices. Your data syncs through iCloud and is protected by iCloud Encryption. With Advanced Data Protection for iCloud enabled, everything you save in Uplock is end-to-end encrypted. What you can store in Uplock - Credit cards and payment information - Passports, driver’s licenses, and other important documents - Health records and insurance information - Software licenses and loyalty programs - Secure notes and anything else that matters Features to help you stay productive and organized - Shared Groups for families and friends - AutoFill on iOS, plus a Safari extension and menu bar app on macOS - Reminders for expiration dates - Attachments for files, photos, and PDFs - Smart Fill turns almost anything into an Uplock item, powered by Apple Intelligence and processed entirely on your device Private by design No account. No email. No tracking or analytics. Uplock supports Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID for quick, secure access. It uses the strongest security and privacy protections available on Apple platforms to keep your information safe. Start using Uplock right away, no setup or sign-in is required. Try it free with a limited number of entries and no plan required. Export your data anytime as plain text or CSV. Uplock is made in Montreal by an independent two-person team. Privacy policy: https://uplock.app/privacy Terms of use: https://uplock.app/terms

About

TimeTaps

This app offers ADHD-friendly tools for focus and planning, featuring visual timers, simple task management, and a virtual companion. It helps users manage time blindness and burnout with guided breaks and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Visual timer with music integration
  • Focus Sprints with guided breaks
  • Simple task and event planning
  • Urgency indicators and 'Today's Steps'
  • Progress tracking with daily/weekly analytics
  • Virtual hamster companion
  • AI Task Breakdown (Pro feature)
Features
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Transform Your Time Management with TimeTaps TimeTaps is designed specifically for people with ADHD to make time management visual, simple, and actually enjoyable. Built by Dr. Casey Simon, a doctor of clinical psychology and psychotherapist who works with ADHD clients, so the tools fit how ADHD brains actually work. Why TimeTaps Works for ADHD Brains: • Visual Time Awareness - Watch time pass with our animated hamster companion. No more "time blindness"! • Focus Sprints - Configurable work/break sessions (default: 24 min focus / 5 min break). Optimized for ADHD attention spans. • Hamster Companion - Your pet grows with your progress. Feed, play, and customize your hamster as you hit focus milestones. • Smart Planning - Task management with subtasks, urgency indicators, and AI-powered task breakdown (Pro). Features: VISUAL TIMERS • Countdown timer with large, easy-to-read display • Animated hamster runs while you focus • Background notifications so you never miss a session end FOCUS SPRINTS • Configurable work sessions (15-45 min) with short and long breaks • Carrot progress indicators (because carrots > tomatoes) • Guided break activities: breathing, stretching, hydration, eye exercises • Focus Lock to prevent distraction-checking (Pro) SMART PLANNER • Task and event management with subtasks and urgency indicators • Student Mode: class schedules, assignments, exams with due-date tracking • Apple Calendar and Reminders sync • AI-powered task breakdown (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google — Pro) HAMSTER COMPANION • Tamagotchi-style pet with hunger, happiness, energy, and love stats • Earn carrots by completing focus sessions • 100+ customizable items in the pet shop • Hamster evolves and gains new animations as you progress INSIGHTS • Focus heatmap and session history • Mood and productivity correlation • HealthKit integration (steps, mindful sessions, sleep) • Streak tracking and achievements THOUGHTFUL DESIGN • 5 beautiful dark color themes (Pro) • Works in portrait and landscape on iPhone and iPad • Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, and Reduce Motion support • Haptic feedback for time awareness • No ads, no tracking, no account required Privacy First • All data stays on your device or your personal iCloud • No tracking or analytics sent to third parties • No account required Perfect For: • People with ADHD, time blindness, or burnout • Students managing coursework • Anyone who struggles with starting or sustaining focus Download TimeTaps and make time work WITH your brain, not against it. TimeTaps Pro The core app is free forever. TimeTaps Pro unlocks AI task breakdown, Focus Lock, color themes, and more — available as a monthly or annual subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://timetapapp.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://timetapapp.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Uplock4 screens
TimeTaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uplock at Free against TimeTaps's $4.99. Uplock also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 3) and device support (5 vs 3). TimeTaps's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Uplock is free to download; TimeTaps costs $4.99 up front. Uplock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TimeTaps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeTaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uplock has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Uplock's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeTaps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uplock ships an update every 2 weeks, TimeTaps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Uplock versus TimeTaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUplockTimeTaps
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (121 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.417.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoyer Objet Inc.Casey Simon

Customer experience

Uplock

All ratings121 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral8.5%
Negative12.8%

TimeTaps

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Uplock

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Name change issue (searchable only under old name)
  • Help menu not working
  • Editing issues (cursor jumping, slow typing)
  • Import issues
  • Crashes on Intel Macs

Requested features

9 requests
  • More categories needed
  • Autofill
  • Other languages (German, French, Spanish etc.)
  • Windows App
  • Shared groups
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  • Crypto accounts and secret questions for item types
  • Ability to reorder attachments, copy attachments to clipboard, and export cards to Apple Wallet
  • Email accounts as an item type
  • Shared and automatically updated with family

TimeTaps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Uplock

Subscriptions4
  • Uplock+ (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Uplock+ Family (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Uplock+ (Yearly)$14.991 Year
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  • Uplock+ Family (Yearly)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Uplock+ Individual (Lifetime)$49.99
  • Uplock+ Family (Lifetime)$89.99
3 purchases

TimeTaps

Subscriptions2
  • TimeTaps Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • TimeTaps Pro (Annual)14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimeTaps Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Uplock free?
Uplock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeTaps free?
TimeTaps costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Uplock or TimeTaps?
TimeTaps is rated higher. Uplock averages 4.8 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while TimeTaps averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Uplock or TimeTaps have ads?
Neither Uplock nor TimeTaps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uplock or TimeTaps?
Uplock ships an update every 2 weeks, and TimeTaps fortnightly. Most recently, Uplock was updated on October 14, 2026 and TimeTaps on October 15, 2026.

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