Comparison

TapLock vs Sphere.AI

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

Head to head
About

TapLock

Read full description

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

About

Sphere.AI

Features
Read full description

Sphere — 香港金融從業者專屬 AI 內容智能體 在合規底線之上大膽表達,讓專業實力持續被看見。 Sphere 協助理財顧問及金融業界人士穩定產出專業內容,建立個人 IP,拿捏好每一次表達的分寸。 【隨時製作,移動執行】 ・項目中心 — 總覽所有創作進度,由選題到成品全程跟蹤管理 ・影片創作 — 支援一般影片、AI 智能自動成片及真人口播稿三種模式;現場錄製、即時查看生成進度、預覽及下載成品 ・數碼分身 Persona — 上傳個人肖像照片及聲音樣本,建立專屬 AI 替身素材庫 ・Sphere AI — 提供選題靈感、文字對話及圖片生成等輕量 AI 功能 ・首頁素材庫 — 瀏覽行業範文與創作靈感 ・個人中心 — 管理頭像及用戶名、查閱積分、邀請好友及辦理帳戶事務 【App 與網頁版無縫協作】 ・App 主力負責移動端執行——現場拍攝、跟進項目進度、下載成品及收集素材。 深度文案編輯、B-roll 剪接及跨平台發布(小紅書、抖音、微信視頻號、朋友圈等),建議透過電腦瀏覽器登入 Sphere 網頁版操作。 兩端數據實時同步,同一帳戶隨切隨用。 【合規保障與私隱承諾】 ・內置金融行業合規機制,安心製作每一條內容 ・客戶資料、對話記錄及生成內容絕不用於訓練 AI 模型 ・所有數據儲存於香港伺服器 ・私隱政策:sphere.hk/privacy-policy.html 用戶協議:sphere.hk/terms-of-service.html 【登入方式】 支援電子郵件、手機驗證碼、Apple 帳號及 Google 帳號登入。 【聯絡我們】 電郵:contact@sphere.hk 官方網站:sphere.hk 大膽表達,不失分寸。

Screenshots

TapLock4 screens
Sphere.AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sphere.AI at 15.0 against TapLock's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sphere.AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
TapLock versus Sphere.AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapLockSphere.AI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSze Yuen HOWealthSphere (HK) Limited

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TapLock

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

Sphere.AI

Subscriptions3
  • Sphere Lite Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Sphere Pro Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Sphere Max Monthly$99.991 Month
One-time6
  • 500 Star Boost$5.99
  • 1200 Star Boost$11.99
  • 1500 Star Boost$17.99
Show 3 more
  • 2500 Star Boost$24.99
  • 3000 Star Boost$34.99
  • 5000 Star Boost$49.99

Questions

Is TapLock free?
TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sphere.AI free?
Sphere.AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapLock or Sphere.AI have ads?
Neither TapLock nor Sphere.AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapLock or Sphere.AI?
TapLock ships an update every 4 days, and Sphere.AI every 4 days. Most recently, TapLock was updated on August 29, 2026 and Sphere.AI on September 21, 2026.

Other comparisons