Comparison

Noff vs TapLock

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

Head to head
About

Noff

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Noff is built for people who are done negotiating with distractions. Most blockers are easy to bypass in seconds. Noff adds real-world friction: when Focus is active, you unlock with your paired NFC tag. That small physical step helps interrupt impulsive scrolling and keeps your attention where it matters. Why Noff works: - Physical unlock ritual with your NFC tag - Fast setup, no proprietary hardware required - Session modes that match your day: Infinite, 30m, 1h, 2h - Custom Focus profiles for different contexts - Block apps, categories, and websites - Recovery and Emergency paths for real-life moments - Weekly metrics to track actual behavior changes Built for intentional focus: - No account required - Private by design - Core flow works on-device If you want stronger boundaries than โ€œIโ€™ll just ignore it for now,โ€ Noff gives you a practical system youโ€™ll actually use.

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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. There are no shortcuts. 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 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 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 A 6-digit PIN is available if you lose your card. It works, but it is deliberately slow, so you will want to keep your card nearby. 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

Noff4 screens
TapLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Noff sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noff ships an update every 6 days, TapLock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Noff versus TapLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoffTapLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDidac Sabates DuranSze Yuen HO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Noff

One-time1
  • Noff Lifetime$8.99
2 purchases

TapLock

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

Questions

Is Noff free?
Noff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapLock free?
TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Noff or TapLock have ads?
Neither Noff nor TapLock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noff or TapLock?
Noff ships an update every 6 days, and TapLock every 10 days. Most recently, Noff was updated on October 12, 2026 and TapLock on September 29, 2026.

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