Stepwise Goals vs TapLock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Stepwise Goals
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StepWise Goals is a modern goal-tracking app designed to help users stay motivated by turning large ambitions into manageable, trackable steps. Track your progress visually, personalize goals with photos, and stay focused with vibrant progress tools and milestone tracking. Features: โข Create and organize personal goals โข Break goals into actionable steps โข Animated progress tracking bars โข Upload or capture photos for goals and tasks โข Personalized visual goal cards โข Multiple vibrant app themes and color palettes โข Share progress summaries with friends and social media โข Smooth and modern iPhone experience Free Version: โข Up to 3 active goals Basic Upgrade: โข Up to 5 active goals Momentum+ Upgrade: โข Unlimited active goals โข Premium color themes โข Progress sharing tools Disclaimer: This app is intended for personal productivity and motivational purposes only. Results and progress may vary between users. Terms of Use (EULA): By using this app, you agree to the standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). For more information, visit: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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
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Verdict
Stepwise Goals and TapLock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Stepwise Goals sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Stepwise Goals | TapLock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Dykheng | Sze Yuen HO |
In-app purchases
Stepwise Goals
- 5 Goals Pack$1.99
- Momentum+ Unlimited$9.99
TapLock
- TapLock Free TrialFree
- TapLock Lifetime$4.99









