# Touch Unlock for iOS vs Tapplock

The clearest difference is rating: Tapplock at 4.3 against Touch Unlock for iOS's 3.4. Tapplock also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 39%) and ratings volume (243 vs 32). Touch Unlock for iOS's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tapplock holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapplock has 243 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Touch Unlock for iOS's written reviews are positive against 65% of Tapplock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch Unlock for iOS | Tapplock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-unlock-for-ios/id962021208/reviews) | **[4.3 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapplock/id1166207296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **243** |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reconditorium Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/931297189) | [Tapplock Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166207295) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch Unlock for iOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-unlock-for-ios/id962021208)

Securely unlock your Mac with your iPhone or iPad's Touch ID. This app offers quick and safe access to your computer using biometric authentication. It includes an iOS Today Extension for instant control.

**Highlights:** Unlock Mac with iPhone/iPad Touch ID, Secure biometric authentication, iOS 8 Today Extension, Bluetooth 4.0 integration, Quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tapplock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapplock/id1166207296)

Secure your belongings with a smart fingerprint padlock. Add hundreds of fingerprints, manage users, and grant temporary or permanent access remotely via Bluetooth. Track unlocking history for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint unlocking, Add up to 500 fingerprints, Bluetooth app unlock, Manage users remotely, Grant temporary access, View unlocking history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure fingerprint access
- 👍 Convenient features
- 👍 Durable construction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🔋 Battery life concerns
- 🤯 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Fingerprint enrollment failures
- Bluetooth connection problems
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app integration
- Improved app stability and user experience
- Expanded customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch Unlock for iOS free?

Touch Unlock for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tapplock free?

Tapplock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touch Unlock for iOS or Tapplock?

Tapplock is rated higher. Touch Unlock for iOS averages 3.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Tapplock averages 4.3 from 243 ratings.

### Do Touch Unlock for iOS or Tapplock have ads?

Neither Touch Unlock for iOS nor Tapplock shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*