# VantaFocus vs TapLock

VantaFocus and TapLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. VantaFocus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VantaFocus ships an update monthly, TapLock fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VantaFocus | TapLock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantafocus-nfc-app-blocker/id6742754205/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Haerle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510258168) | [Sze Yuen HO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896751217) |

## What reviewers say

### VantaFocus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vantafocus-nfc-app-blocker/id6742754205)

Block distracting apps and set focus timers with a simple NFC tap. Track your progress, build streaks, and reclaim your time for work, study, or family.

**Highlights:** NFC tag integration for app blocking, Customizable app and notification blocking, Focus timer with Pomodoro option, Unlimited focus profiles, Stats and streak tracking, Printable VantaTag support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Launch Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### TapLock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taplock-block-apps/id6770532244)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapLock Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| TapLock Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VantaFocus free?

VantaFocus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapLock free?

TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do VantaFocus or TapLock have ads?

Neither VantaFocus nor TapLock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VantaFocus or TapLock?

VantaFocus ships an update monthly, and TapLock fortnightly. Most recently, VantaFocus was updated on October 28, 2026 and TapLock on October 28, 2026.

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