Tap Out vs De Sous
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap Out
This app helps you reduce phone distractions by physically blocking access to selected applications. It requires a special NFC point to activate and deactivate the blocking, encouraging users to engage more with their offline lives.
- Select apps to block
- Activate blocking with NFC tap
- Physical barrier for distractions
- Improve focus during work/study
- Enhance sleep routine
- Enjoy offline activities without interruption
Read full descriptionHide full description
Meet Tap Out, the physical barrier for your distracting apps. We, as founders of Tap Out, were constantly distracted by our phones. Instead of doing deep work, exploring nature, or simply getting a good night's sleep - our phones kept us from being focused and fully present. The physical friction that's created by having the 'Key' to distracting apps in another room, has truly been a game changer for us. We believe it can help many others. How it works 1. Select apps to block: Choose the apps that tend to distract you the most. 2. Tap out: Activate the shield by long pressing the button, or tapping your phone against the custom-built NFC tap point. 3. Dive into life: The selected apps remain blocked until you tap the NFC point again. Important: You need a Tap Out Point to use Tap Out's functionalities. What our users say: "I'm using my phone so much less. Seriously, the physical distance is a game-changer." "I really like it that I can only Tap In once I get home from work." "I had dinner with my mom without checking my phone once. My mom wants one too." Perfect for any Setting - Dinner with friends: Enjoy quality time without interruptions from DMs or notifications. - Focus during work or study: Improve concentration by blocking distracting apps. - Better sleep routine: Avoid endless scrolling before bed and right after waking up. - Beach day: Relax and enjoy without the urge to constantly check social media. Built with Empathy - Privacy first: We don’t store any of your data. Your privacy is our priority. - Pay once: A single purchase of the Tap Out Point grants you lifetime ownership of our service with no hidden costs. - Easy to use: Simple setup and intuitive interface. - Proven effectiveness: Tested and loved by users who have experienced better focus and productivity. What our users say: "I really like it that I can only Tap In once I get home from work." "I had dinner with my mom without checking my phone once. My mom wants one too." "The physical barrier actually worked and made it harder for me to use my phone." Want to join the community? Download Tap Out, block your distractions, and dive deeper into life. Privacy policy: https://www.notion.so/tobiasvansabben/Privacy-policy-8e17b132ad9b4a27b5370994d6ec9517?pvs=4
De Sous
Read full descriptionHide full description
Vergeet niks meer. Sous-Chef is de persoonlijke assistent die je via WhatsApp bestuurt en alles voor je bijhoudt — boodschappen, afspraken, notities en gewoontes. Stuur gewoon een berichtje Typ "melk, eieren en brood" en ze staan meteen op je boodschappenlijst. Zeg "tandarts vrijdag 14 uur" en het staat in je agenda. Geen aparte app hoeven openen — Sous-Chef snapt wat je bedoelt. Recept gevonden? Zet het direct op je lijst Stuur een linkje van een recept-website of TikTok en Sous-Chef haalt automatisch alle ingrediënten eruit. Kies zelf voor hoeveel personen, en de hoeveelheden worden meteen aangepast. Alles overzichtelijk in de app Bekijk al je lijsten, vink items af terwijl je boodschappen doet, en zie precies welke ingrediënten bij welk recept horen. Je agenda, notities en habits staan altijd binnen handbereik. Bouw goede gewoontes op Log je dagelijkse routines met brons, zilver en goud niveaus. Hou je streak bij en zie per week hoe je het doet. Focus op wat telt De ingebouwde focus-timer helpt je geconcentreerd te werken, met pauzes, categorieën en een wekelijks overzicht van je sessies. Jouw data, jouw agenda Sous-Chef koppelt rechtstreeks aan je iPhone-agenda, Google Calendar of Outlook. Afspraken die je via WhatsApp instuurt verschijnen meteen op je telefoon.
Screenshots
Verdict
Tap Out and De Sous are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tap Out | De Sous |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tap Out Company | Lucas Heijting |
In-app purchases
Tap Out
No in-app purchases
De Sous
No in-app purchases









