Comparison

BlueID vs Tap2Lock

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

Head to head
About

BlueID

Features
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Our BlueID app turns your phone into a supercharged key and tool chain. Open locks, maintain them, write NFC transponders and view your access rights at one glance. No app or tool overload - one app for all! Feature visibility is based on access rights of the app user.

About

Tap2Lock

Features
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Tap2Lock works with the Tap2Lock Bluetooth hardware module to give you convenient control over your vehicle’s doors using your iPhone or Apple Watch. Instead of reaching for a traditional key fob, you can use Tap2Lock to securely communicate with the Tap2Lock module installed in your vehicle and perform everyday actions from your phone. What you can do with Tap2Lock β€’ Lock and unlock your vehicle from your iPhone when you’re within Bluetooth range of the Tap2Lock module. β€’ View the status of your connected Tap2Lock module and manage paired devices. β€’ Share temporary or long-term access with trusted family members when they have the Tap2Lock app and permission. β€’ Calibrate and manage your Tap2Lock hardware through guided steps in the app. Designed for security and control β€’ Uses secure Bluetooth communication between your iPhone and the Tap2Lock module. β€’ Access can be revoked at any time from within the app. β€’ Critical actions require proximity to the vehicle and a paired Tap2Lock module. Hardware required Tap2Lock requires a compatible Tap2Lock Bluetooth module installed in your vehicle by a qualified installer. The app alone does not control any vehicle without this hardware. Important safety information β€’ Always follow all traffic laws and use Tap2Lock only when your vehicle is parked in a safe location. β€’ Do not operate your phone while driving. β€’ Vehicle compatibility and available features can vary by installation and hardware version. Tap2Lock is developed and supported by Lock Labs, Inc. and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer.

Screenshots

BlueID4 screens
Tap2Lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BlueID at every 5 weeks against Tap2Lock's every 8 months. Tap2Lock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlueID ships an update every 5 weeks, Tap2Lock every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BlueID versus Tap2Lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlueIDTap2Lock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS16.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size47 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueID GmbHLock Labs, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

BlueID

No in-app purchases

None

Tap2Lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlueID free?
BlueID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap2Lock free?
Tap2Lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlueID or Tap2Lock have ads?
Neither BlueID nor Tap2Lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlueID or Tap2Lock?
BlueID ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tap2Lock every 8 months. Most recently, BlueID was updated on September 15, 2026 and Tap2Lock on September 17, 2026.

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