Comparison

Tap for SOS vs DeskTap Stream Deck

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

Head to head
About

Tap for SOS

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Tap for SOS gives you a fast, discreet, and reliable way to alert your trusted contacts when you feel unsafe. With a single tap on your lock screen, the app sends an emergency alert to up to five trusted contacts along with your location. How it works Set up your trusted contacts inside the app and choose your SOS countdown time. When you tap the SOS button on your lock screen, the countdown starts immediately. When the timer completes, the app sends your emergency alert and your location to your trusted contacts. Discreet and fast by design Tap for SOS is built to be quick and quiet. Start the SOS process directly from your lock screen by tapping the SOS button. There is no searching or navigating, only a simple and fast way to ask for help. Your location, shared instantly In an emergency, your exact location is essential. Tap for SOS sends your current position together with the alert so your trusted contacts know where you are right away. What if I triggered the SOS alert by mistake? If you start the SOS countdown accidentally, just open the app and cancel before the timer ends. If you cancel in time, no alerts are sent. Features Silent and discreet, one-tap SOS activation from the lock screen Sends emergency alerts with your location to up to five trusted contacts Adjustable countdown time so you can choose what feels right Cancel alerts easily from within the app Simple setup with a clean, intuitive design Peace of mind in your pocket Tap for SOS is a personal safety tool for everyday life, whether you are walking home at night, meeting someone new, traveling, or exploring unfamiliar places. It is always ready, always discreet, and always reassuring. Take control of your safety with a single tap. Tap for SOS Subscription You can purchase a Tap for SOS subscription, an auto-renewing subscription that grants access to all premium features of the app. With a Tap for SOS subscription, you can: •⁠ ⁠Send SOS alerts to up to five trusted contacts (SOS alerts are sent as SMS using your phone's messaging plan. Ensure you have cellular service and SMS capability when sending an alert.) •⁠ ⁠Customize the SOS countdown duration •⁠ ⁠Access new features and updates as they are released Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration (monthly or annual) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your account settings. The following Tap for SOS subscriptions are available (prices may vary by region): •⁠ ⁠1-month Tap for SOS subscription — US$ 4.99 •⁠ ⁠1-year Tap for SOS subscription — US$ 29.99 Terms of Service: monoblank.com/tap-for-sos-terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: monoblank.com/tap-for-sos-privacy-policy/

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DeskTap Stream Deck

Features
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YOUR COMPUTER. AT YOUR FINGERTIPS. DeskTap turns your iPhone into a personal control panel for your computer. Launch apps, control music, run shortcuts and send files, all from your phone. Put the actions you use every day within easy reach. Whether you are working, creating or taking a gaming break, build a setup around the way you use your computer. Keep your favorite controls together and make everyday routines easier. SCAN, CONNECT, TAKE CONTROL Open DeskTap on your computer. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi network and scan the QR code on your computer. Choose a previously paired computer in the app to connect again. YOUR FAVORITE APPS, ONE TAP AWAY Create shortcuts for apps on your computer. Open your browser, music app or work tools from your phone. Bring your most-used apps together so the shortcut you need is easy to find. BUILD YOUR OWN CONTROL PANEL Organize shortcuts into decks for work, games or daily routines. Mark favorites and arrange them in an order that makes sense to you. Use your phone in portrait or landscape and shape your setup around your workspace. CONTROL THE SOUND Adjust your computer’s volume, mute the sound, pause playback or skip to the next track. Keep your media controls on your phone. KEEP KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS CLOSE Save the key combinations you use most and send them to your computer with a tap. Build a shortcut panel for the commands you repeat throughout the day. ONE TAP. MULTIPLE STEPS. Combine actions such as launching apps, sending keyboard shortcuts and opening links into macros. Arrange the steps, set a delay between them and start your routine with one tap. COPY, SWITCH, PASTE Send clipboard content from your iPhone to your computer or bring it back to your phone. Use text copied on one device when you move to the other. SEND IT TO YOUR COMPUTER Open links in your computer’s default browser. Send selected files from your phone and continue on the bigger screen. MAKE IT YOURS Use DeskTap in English or Turkish. Check your connection status, give your computer a recognizable name and keep your everyday controls together. GETTING STARTED DeskTap must be installed and running on both your iPhone and a compatible computer. Both devices must be on the same local network. Camera and local network permissions may be needed for QR pairing. Some features may require DeskTap Premium. Small screen. Big control. DeskTap.

Screenshots

Tap for SOS4 screens
DeskTap Stream Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeskTap Stream Deck at none against Tap for SOS's 2. DeskTap Stream Deck also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tap for SOS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Tap for SOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DeskTap Stream Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap for SOS ships an update every 3 days, DeskTap Stream Deck every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tap for SOS versus DeskTap Stream Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap for SOSDeskTap Stream Deck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONOBLANK TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETIAlperen Turker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tap for SOS

Subscriptions2
  • Tap for SOS Pro$4.991 Month
  • Tap for SOS Pro$29.991 Year
None

DeskTap Stream Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap for SOS free?
Tap for SOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeskTap Stream Deck free?
DeskTap Stream Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap for SOS or DeskTap Stream Deck have ads?
Neither Tap for SOS nor DeskTap Stream Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap for SOS or DeskTap Stream Deck?
Tap for SOS ships an update every 3 days, and DeskTap Stream Deck every 5 months. Most recently, Tap for SOS was updated on November 5, 2026 and DeskTap Stream Deck on October 28, 2026.

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