Comparison

Picki vs TapLock

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

Head to head
About

Picki

Consolidate your saved posts from various social media platforms into a single, organized library. Easily revisit content with direct links to the original posts, and find anything quickly with robust search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Save posts from Reddit, X, Instagram, Threads
  • Preserves full content, images, and author info
  • Organize with custom categories and notes
  • Quick access to original posts
  • Search by author, platform, keyword, category
  • Export bookmarks (Pro feature)
Features
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Your bookmarks are scattered across Reddit, X, Instagram, and Threads. When you need that post again, good luck finding it. Picki brings them all into one place. Tap Share → Picki → done. The post is saved with its original content, images, and author info. Want to revisit? One tap opens the original post instantly. SAVE ACROSS PLATFORMS • Reddit, X (Twitter), Instagram, Threads — all in one app • Just tap Share, no copy-paste needed • Full post content, images, and author info preserved ORGANIZE YOUR WAY • Create custom categories to sort your saves • Add personal notes to remember why you saved it • One tap to jump back to the original post anytime FIND ANYTHING FAST • Search by author, platform, keyword, or category • Grid and carousel views to browse your collection • Never lose a great post again Privacy first: Picki only reads the links you share. We never access your social media accounts or private posts. ——— PICKI PRO Unlock advanced features with an auto-renewing subscription: • Smart widget filtering by tag, keyword, or favorites • Bookmark export to CSV and Markdown • Higher tag limits Available as a monthly subscription (with 7-day free trial), or a yearly subscription that saves over 50% vs monthly. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://orcakobo.com/picki/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://orcakobo.com/picki/privacy/

About

TapLock

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TapLock turns a physical NFC card into the only key that unlocks your apps. Tap your card to lock your iPhone's distracting apps behind a Screen Time shield. To get them back, you have to physically tap the card again. The card has to be in your hand. Without it, the only ways back in are slow by design. HOW IT WORKS Choose which apps to block, then tap "Lock Now" Apps stay blocked until you tap your registered NFC card to the top of your phone Need a break? Pause the session and it picks up right where you left off Allow yourself a few short breaks without the card, if you want them (off by default) Set a timer to auto-unlock after a focus session ends WHAT CARDS WORK Any NFC card you already carry: transit cards, hotel keys, student IDs, office keycards, or cheap NFC stickers. If your iPhone can read it, TapLock can use it. FEATURES NFC card unlock, tap to lock, tap to unlock Timed locks with auto-unlock countdown Pause and resume a session without losing your remaining time Optional card-free breaks, up to 3 per lock, off by default Custom blocking profiles, block specific apps and websites or allow only a selected few Lock Now widget and Control Center button, lock in one tap without opening the app Siri and Shortcuts, start a lock by voice or build automations by time, place or Focus Multiple cards supported, each with its own name Block app deletion while locked so you can't cheat by uninstalling Session stats, see your total focus time and how long your last session ran Live Activity and Dynamic Island timer visible from your lock screen Your cards and settings sync across your devices via iCloud Remote Key, unlock a family iPad or second iPhone by tapping your card on your own iPhone Native iPad app with a landscape layout REMOTE KEY AND IPAD Lock a family iPad or a second iPhone, then open it by tapping your card on your own iPhone. Both devices just need the same Apple ID. iPads have no NFC reader, so they pair as a kept device and are always opened from your iPhone. EMERGENCY ACCESS Lost your card? A 6-digit PIN still unlocks, but slowly: every PIN unlock ends with a short puzzle, and with a card registered the PIN works 5 times per 30 days on each device. After that, a 24-hour emergency unlock is always offered, so you are never locked out for good. On an iPhone with no card registered yet, the PIN is not limited. TapLock does not replace your iPhone's lock screen. It uses Apple's Screen Time framework to shield apps while your phone stays accessible for calls and emergencies. Free 7-day trial. One-time purchase. No subscription, ever. Terms of Use: https://www.aimakecoolstuff.com/legal/taplock/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.aimakecoolstuff.com/legal/taplock/privacy

Screenshots

Picki4 screens
TapLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Picki 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.

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. Picki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Picki ships an update every 10 days, TapLock fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Picki versus TapLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickiTapLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHI-YU WUSze Yuen HO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Picki

Subscriptions2
  • Picki Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Picki Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
2 purchases

TapLock

One-time2
  • TapLock Free TrialFree
  • TapLock Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Picki free?
Picki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapLock free?
TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Picki or TapLock have ads?
Neither Picki nor TapLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Picki or TapLock?
Picki ships an update every 10 days, and TapLock fortnightly. Most recently, Picki was updated on October 31, 2026 and TapLock on October 28, 2026.

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