Comparison

TapLock vs Nutto

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

Head to head
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 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 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

Nutto

Features
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Nutto is a private vault designed for your life’s most important information. From passwords, IDs, documents, photos, and videos to insurance policies, subscriptions, assets, loans, healthcare records, pets, important places, and cherished memories, Nutto helps you organize everything that matters in one secure, clear, and beautifully designed space. With Nutto, you can store: β€’ Passwords, recovery codes, authenticators, and security questions β€’ Photos, videos, documents, and identification records β€’ Contacts, business cards, relationships, birthdays, and anniversaries β€’ Subscriptions, membership cards, credit cards, and banking information β€’ Insurance, healthcare records, tax documents, legal files, and certificates β€’ Assets, loans, cryptocurrencies, and financial overviews β€’ Places, reminders, pets, anniversaries, and life plans β€’ Story Timeline, connecting important memories and related items Nutto values privacy and control. Your data is stored on your device and in your personal iCloud account. Nutto does not collect, read, or sell your data. You can also enable Face ID protection and privacy features so your sensitive information is only visible when you need it. Key Features β€’ Elegant Vault home screen for quick access to all categories β€’ Face ID unlock and privacy screen protection β€’ iCloud sync across your Apple devices β€’ Photo, video, document, and PDF previews β€’ Story Timeline to connect memories and important information β€’ Recently Deleted to prevent accidental data loss β€’ Reminders for renewals, expiration dates, birthdays, and important events β€’ PDF export for easier organization and sharing β€’ Multi-language support Nutto is for anyone who wants greater peace of mind through better organization. It is more than a password manager, and more than a photo album or document folder. It is a private space for the information that matters most in your life. Your life. Your data. Always under your control. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://frank-website-ten.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

TapLock4 screens
Nutto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nutto at every 2 days against TapLock's every 10 days. TapLock's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TapLock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nutto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapLock ships an update every 10 days, Nutto every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TapLock versus Nutto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapLockNutto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSze Yuen HOChih-Hao Chen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TapLock

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

Nutto

Subscriptions2
  • One month$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is TapLock free?
TapLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nutto free?
Nutto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapLock or Nutto have ads?
Neither TapLock nor Nutto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapLock or Nutto?
TapLock ships an update every 10 days, and Nutto every 2 days. Most recently, TapLock was updated on September 29, 2026 and Nutto on September 25, 2026.

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