Comparison

Vertex vs Tappio

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

Head to head
About

Vertex

Features
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Is your address book full of duplicate contacts, half-filled entries, or the same person saved three different ways? Vertex finds and fixes it -- in minutes, entirely on your device. WHY VERTEX? Saving contacts across WhatsApp, Google, iCloud, and email leads to duplicate chaos: the same person with three different phone numbers, a nickname next to a full name, work and personal emails scattered across separate cards. Vertex's on-device AI spots the duplicates other "exact match only" cleaners miss, then lets you merge them safely - with a full undo if you change your mind. KEY FEATURES SMART AI DUPLICATE DETECTION A 4-tier matching engine scans your address book to spot: • Exact matches - identical phone numbers or email addresses • Fuzzy matches - similar names (e.g. "Jon Smith" vs. "John Smith") • Nickname pairs - "Bob" ↔ "Robert", "Bill" ↔ "William" (same last name) • Organization matches - contacts sharing a company or work domain REVIEW BEFORE YOU MERGE Nothing merges without your say-so. Preview exactly what the combined contact will look like -- pick Smart Merge (AI chooses the best field from each contact) or Manual Merge (you choose every field yourself). 1-TAP UNDO Merged something by mistake? Every merge is backed up automatically, so you can roll it back with one tap from Backup & History. CONTACT HEALTH SCORE A 0–100 score for your whole address book, plus a list of exactly which contacts are missing a phone number or email so you know what to fix. RELATIONSHIP GRAPH See how your contacts connect -- grouped by shared organization, family name, phone number, or email domain -- in an interactive visual tree. FULL CONTACT MANAGEMENT • Call, text, or email straight from a contact card • WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Telegram quick actions (when those apps are installed) • Tap an address to open it in Maps; long-press any field to copy it • Share a contact via QR code or a standard vCard file IMPORT, EXPORT & BACKUP • Import from your device contacts, or from a CSV/VCF file • Export your whole address book as CSV or VCF anytime • Create a point-in-time backup with one tap, restorable later PRIVACY, BY DESIGN Duplicate detection and merging run 100% on your device -- your contacts are never uploaded anywhere, and no account or sign-in is required. Vertex is free to use and supported by ads; see our Privacy Policy for exactly what that involves. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE • Works with iCloud, Google, Exchange, and local contacts • Available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, and Amharic • Full dark mode support • iPad layout with navigation rail • VoiceOver accessible Download Vertex today and get your address book back under control.

About

Tappio

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and remote for your computer. Control media, browse the web, and sync text effortlessly over Wi-Fi. Features instant QR pairing and no account creation needed.

Highlights
  • Wireless trackpad and keyboard
  • Media and browser remote
  • Clipboard sync
  • App launcher
  • System shortcuts
  • QR code pairing
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless trackpad, keyboard, and all-in-one remote for your computer. Control media playback, navigate your browser, switch apps, and sync clipboard text over your local Wi-Fi network—with instant QR pairing and no account required. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch watching videos, browsing the web from across the room, or need a wireless mouse and keyboard, Tappio gives you effortless desktop control from your phone or tablet. Your essential desktop controls are just a swipe away. Trackpad • Smooth, responsive cursor movement across your entire screen • Tap to left-click, and tap with two fingers (or long press) to right-click • Scroll long pages effortlessly with one thumb using the dedicated scroll bar, or use two-finger scrolling • Adjustable pointer speed, scroll speed, and natural scrolling direction • Personalize your trackpad with custom wallpapers Keyboard • Type into any app using your native mobile keyboard, auto-correct, and emojis • Live mode sends text to your computer as you type • Compose mode lets you draft, edit, and review text before sending • Use voice dictation to capture text on your device, review it, and send it with one tap App Launcher • View all running applications on your computer at a glance • Bring any running app to the front or launch apps in one tap • Quit apps with a single tap Media Remote • Play, pause, and skip tracks across supported audio and video players • Adjust system volume easily from across the room • See what’s playing right on your screen Browser Remote • Browse the web with simple taps and dedicated controls • Flip between tabs, open new tabs, and close tabs easily • Quick shortcuts to search, refresh, toggle fullscreen, and zoom in or out • Supports Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and more Clipboard Sync • Send clipboard text to your computer, or copy text back to your phone or tablet • Fast, reliable text transfer over your local Wi-Fi network • Keep your workflow moving without emailing or messaging snippets to yourself System Shortcuts • Put your computer to sleep, lock your screen, restart, or shut down right from your phone or tablet Security & Privacy • Direct local connection: Remote-control traffic stays entirely on your local Wi-Fi network between your devices. • Strong encryption: Commands use TLS; low-latency mouse and scroll input uses AES-256-GCM. • Secure QR pairing: Pairing requires scanning the QR code displayed on your computer. • No account required: No emails, passwords, or sign-ups to manage. Tappio Pro (Optional Upgrade) Enjoy Trackpad, Keyboard, App Launcher, and System Shortcuts completely free with zero ads. Upgrade to Tappio Pro to unlock Media Remote, Browser Remote, Clipboard Sync, and Custom Wallpapers. Setup 1. Download Tappio on your iPhone or iPad, and get the free companion app for your Mac or Windows PC at www.tappioapp.com. 2. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. 3. Open Tappio on your computer and scan the on-screen QR code with your phone or tablet. You’re ready to go! Requirements • A Mac with macOS 13 or later, or a PC with Windows 10 or 11 (x64). The companion app is free at www.tappioapp.com. • Both devices must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://www.tappioapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.tappioapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Vertex4 screens
Tappio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vertex at none against Tappio's 3. Vertex also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Tappio's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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. Tappio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vertex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vertex ships an update every 2 months, Tappio every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Vertex versus Tappio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVertexTappio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaileslassie Lilay DesalegnMaaya Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Vertex

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Tappio

Subscriptions2
  • Tappio Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Tappio Pro Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tappio Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Vertex free?
Vertex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tappio free?
Tappio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Vertex or Tappio have ads?
Vertex shows ads; Tappio does not.
Which is updated more often, Vertex or Tappio?
Vertex ships an update every 2 months, and Tappio every 9 days. Most recently, Vertex was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tappio on October 24, 2026.

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