Comparison

SeeLock vs TapLock

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

Head to head
About

SeeLock

Features
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## Lock your phone with a timer you already know ## Focus, and collect over 100 emoji SeeLock is a focus app that helps you reach your goals by locking your phone behind a clean, familiar-feeling timer. There are more than 100 emoji to discover — the more you focus, the more you collect, so staying focused actually stays fun. Restriction modes make sure you can't unlock early. Turn on Strongest Mode to block stopping the lock timer and prevent the app from being deleted. Add a passcode lock, and even switching restriction modes is protected. Make SeeLock your own. Set a background wallpaper and theme color to create a SeeLock only you have. Light and Dark Mode are both supported. 【More features】 - A familiar, simple timer — lock your phone in a tap - Automatic locking during the time slots you set - Full-screen alerts when the timer ends, even while Focus is on - Easily choose which apps get locked - Organize your past lock sessions with tags - Set a weekly goal for total lock time - Collect the emoji you earn in the Emoji Book - Share your phone-lock progress - Visualize how often you lock with heatmaps and the lock timer - Check the timer outside the app with Live Activities and widgets Terms of Use: https://clock-app.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://clock-app.com/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. 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 or allow only a selected few 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

SeeLock4 screens
TapLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TapLock at none against SeeLock's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. SeeLock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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

SeeLock ships an update weekly, TapLock every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SeeLock versus TapLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeeLockTapLock
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoki UdaSze Yuen HO

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SeeLock

Subscriptions4
  • Focus月間プラン (割引価格)$1.991 Month
  • Focus月間プラン$1.991 Month
  • Focus年間プラン (割引価格)$19.991 Year
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  • Focus年間プラン$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Focus 買い切りプラン (割引価格)$44.99
  • Focus 買い切りプラン$44.99
2 purchases

TapLock

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

Questions

Is SeeLock free?
SeeLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapLock free?
TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SeeLock or TapLock have ads?
SeeLock shows ads; TapLock does not.
Which is updated more often, SeeLock or TapLock?
SeeLock ships an update weekly, and TapLock every 4 days. Most recently, SeeLock was updated on September 10, 2026 and TapLock on August 29, 2026.

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