Comparison

Touch Unlock for iOS vs App Update Access

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

Head to head
About

Touch Unlock for iOS

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
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Touch Unlock for iOS lets you lock and unlock your Mac using Touch ID on your iPhone and iPad! Designed and built with security in mind so you can quickly and safely access your Mac using Touch ID. Our iOS 8 Today Extension provides instant access to the lock and unlock functionality. Touch Unlock requires a Touch ID capable device and a Mac which supports Bluetooth 4.0. For a full list of compatible devices, head over to https://touchunlock.com/compatibility. Please check that your device is capable before downloading and leaving a review. Download Touch Unlock for Mac right now at https://touchunlock.com/ For questions or enquiries - contact us at: - https://twitter.com/touchunlock - https://facebook.com/touchunlock - support@touchunlock.com

About

App Update Access

This utility app helps you manage your iOS device by checking for app updates, providing system information, and performing security checks. It also offers guides on screen recording and touch visualization, along with quick access to app settings.

Highlights
  • Check for app updates
  • View device and system info
  • Perform security checks (Jailbreak detection)
  • Learn screen recording
  • Activate touch visualization
  • Navigate to app settings
Features
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Looking for an easy way to access app update options, view device information, and follow helpful iOS guides? App Update Access brings useful tools and step-by-step instructions together in one lightweight app. With App Update Access you can: • Access app update options • View detailed device and system information • Check your device's jailbreak status • Follow the System Update guide • Follow the Screen Recording guide • Follow the Touch Indicator guide • Follow the App Settings guide App Update Options Access your device's app update page in just a few taps. Device Information View your iPhone or iPad model, iOS version, and other essential device information. Jailbreak Check Check whether your device appears to be jailbroken. System Update Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open the iOS Software Update settings. Screen Recording Guide Learn how to enable Screen Recording with easy step-by-step instructions. Touch Indicator Guide Learn how to enable touch indicators for tutorials and demonstrations. App Settings Guide Follow step-by-step instructions to open app-specific settings.

Screenshots

Touch Unlock for iOS4 screens
App Update Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: App Update Access at 100% against Touch Unlock for iOS's 39%. App Update Access also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and monetization model (ad-supported vs paid). Touch Unlock for iOS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

App Update Access holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Touch Unlock for iOS's written reviews are positive against 100% of App Update Access's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Touch Unlock for iOS versus App Update Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouch Unlock for iOSApp Update Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (32 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better13
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReconditorium LimitedNamik Ersun

Customer experience

Touch Unlock for iOS

All ratings31 ratings
Positive54.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative41.9%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive38.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative56.8%

App Update Access

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Touch Unlock for iOS

No in-app purchases

None

App Update Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touch Unlock for iOS free?
Touch Unlock for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is App Update Access free?
App Update Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Touch Unlock for iOS or App Update Access?
App Update Access is rated higher. Touch Unlock for iOS averages 3.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while App Update Access averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Touch Unlock for iOS or App Update Access have ads?
App Update Access shows ads; Touch Unlock for iOS does not.

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