Comparison

apptoken vs TapLock card

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

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apptoken

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Apptoken helps you create real friction before opening distracting apps. Instead of relying on willpower, Apptoken lets you create blocking profiles, choose the apps and websites you want to restrict, and start focused sessions using Apple's Screen Time controls. When you need access again, unlock using the method that fits your setup: NFC token, QR code, timer, schedule, widget, or manual control. Apptoken is free. There are no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no paywall, and no account required. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a blocking profile 2. Select distracting apps and websites 3. Grant Screen Time permission 4. Start a blocking session 5. Unlock only when you choose to BUILT FOR PRACTICAL FOCUS Apptoken is designed for people who want a stronger boundary than a reminder, but still need controlled access when life happens. Use it to: - Reduce mindless scrolling - Protect work and study blocks - Build better phone habits - Keep social apps out of easy reach - Add physical friction with an NFC token - Use a QR code as a simple unlock method - Schedule recurring focus time - Control active sessions from widgets UNLOCK OPTIONS NFC unlock Pair blocking with a physical NFC tag or token so access requires a deliberate tap. QR unlock Use a QR code as a lightweight unlock method when you want separation without extra setup. Timers Start timed sessions and return to your selected restrictions when the session ends. Schedules Create recurring blocks for work, school, mornings, evenings, or any routine you want to protect. Widgets and Live Activities Control active sessions and keep track of focus time from the places you already use on iPhone. PRIVACY-FIRST BY DEFAULT Apptoken does not require an account. Your profiles, selected restrictions, NFC and QR identifiers, schedules, timers, and session history are stored locally on your device or in the app group container used by the app and its extensions. The app does not use third-party app analytics, advertising SDKs, behavioral tracking, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. REQUIREMENTS Apptoken uses Apple's Screen Time, Family Controls, Managed Settings, Device Activity, NFC, Camera, WidgetKit, Live Activities, and Background Tasks frameworks to provide blocking and unlock features. You can revoke app permissions at any time in iOS Settings. Apptoken is developed by Fokusbloks Oy. Support: benjam@fokusbloks.com Website: apptoken.co

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TapLock card

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TapLock helps you put a real step between you and the apps or websites you want to stop checking. Choose the apps, categories, or websites that pull you in. Pair an NFC card. When TapLock is locked, your chosen distractions stay blocked until you scan that card again. What you can do: โ€ข Block selected apps, app categories, and websites with Screen Time โ€ข Pair a physical NFC card to lock and unlock your list โ€ข See weekly Screen Time stats inside the app โ€ข Track locks, protected time, and your daily streak โ€ข Keep your setup local on your device, with no account required TapLock is built for people who want less scrolling and fewer impulse opens, without making their phone harder to use for everything else.

Screenshots

apptoken2 screens
TapLock card4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapLock card at none against apptoken's 1. apptoken's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. apptoken sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapLock card asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
apptoken versus TapLock card: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterapptokenTapLock card
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFokusbloks OyASHISH K JAIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

apptoken

One-time1
  • QR Unlock License$8.99
None

TapLock card

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is apptoken free?
apptoken is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapLock card free?
TapLock card is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do apptoken or TapLock card have ads?
Neither apptoken nor TapLock card shows ads.

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