NFC UNLock vs NeonLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
NFC UNLock
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NFC UNLock: NFC Lock Management Tool No battery, no key, safe and convenient. Use your smartphone to manage your locks. Suitable for personal use, home, office,factory and Industry, etc., enabling secure and convenient management of passive smart devices.
NeonLock
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NeonLock turns your iPhone into an instant lock button for your Mac. Tap once and your Mac locks over Bluetooth ā or set a distance and let it lock itself the moment you walk away. No passwords to fumble, no menus to dig through, and nothing in the cloud. HOW IT WORKS NeonLock comes in two parts: this iPhone app, and NeonLockMac ā a small, free companion that runs in your Mac's menu bar and does the actual locking. Install the Mac helper once (a quick, free download; link inside the app), pair over Bluetooth, and you're set. No account, no sign-in. TWO WAYS TO LOCK ⢠Tap to Lock ā Press the button and your Mac locks instantly, whether it's across the room or in your bag. ⢠Walk Away to Lock ā Choose a distance; when your iPhone moves out of range, NeonLock locks your Mac for you. If the Bluetooth link drops while you're away, it still locks. (Auto-lock runs while NeonLock is open.) BUILT FOR REAL LIFE ⢠Multiple Macs ā Pair as many as you like, switch the active one, or lock them all at once. ⢠Fast access ā A Control Center and Lock Screen control puts a lock one tap away. ⢠Always ready ā NeonLock reconnects to your Macs on its own, so it's there when you need it. ⢠Protect the app ā Optional Face ID, with a PIN fallback, keeps NeonLock itself private. PRIVATE BY DESIGN NeonLock talks to your Mac directly over Bluetooth. Your data never leaves your devices and never touches a server ā no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. PERFECT FOR ⢠Coffee shops, coworking spaces, and open offices where you step away often ⢠Anyone who wants their Mac locked the second they leave it ⢠People tired of reaching for the keyboard just to secure the screen Setup takes under a minute: install the free NeonLockMac app, pair it with your iPhone, choose your locking mode, and you're protected. Download NeonLock and never leave your Mac unlocked again. REQUIREMENTS ⢠iPhone on iOS 16 or later ⢠A Mac on macOS 26 (Tahoe) or later running the free NeonLockMac app ⢠Bluetooth enabled on both devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NeonLock at every 10 days against NFC UNLock's every 3 weeks. NFC UNLock's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NFC UNLock ships an update every 3 weeks, NeonLock every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NFC UNLock | NeonLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mbowel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd | Ilia Rogatkin |
In-app purchases
NFC UNLock
No in-app purchases
NeonLock
No in-app purchases









