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Unlupa next to Tap Out and Brick
Tap Out and Brick sell a physical key: a device you tap your phone against. Unlupa gives you the freedom to choose your own places to unlock, with a QR code you print yourself. Both help you scroll less. Which one suits you best depends on how you want to use it.
| Unlupa | Tap Out | Brick | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What you pay | €15 once per person (€14.99 in the App Store) | €49.95 plus €3.95 shipping (tapoutclub.com), €49.99 at KPN | €63.95 plus shipping (getbrick.com) |
| Subscription | No | No | No |
| Buy or ship something | No, you print your code yourself | Yes, the Tap Out block | Yes, the Brick |
| An extra place to unlock | Free: print your code once more | Buy another block | Buy another Brick |
| Lost it? | Print a new one once Unlupa is off | 3 emergency codes | 5 emergency unlocks |
| Several phones at home | Yes, with one code. Everyone does buy Unlupa themselves | Yes, one block for several phones | Yes, one Brick for several phones |
| Starting | One tap in the app | Tapping the block | Tapping the Brick |
| Use your own NFC sticker | Yes | No | No |
| Try for free | 7 days | No, but 60 days to return it | No |
Prices and features as the makers state them on tapoutclub.com, kpn.com and getbrick.com, checked between 27 October and 6 November 2026. Tap Out is made by TapOut Club. Something no longer right? Email hallo@unlupa.nl.
When does a device suit you better?
A physical device feels more serious to some people. You spent money on it, and you can’t copy it. If a big family shares one device, a device is often cheaper than Unlupa for everyone. Prefer that? Then Tap Out or Brick is a fine choice.
When does Unlupa suit you better?
- You want to unlock in more places, without buying something for each place.
- You want to try it for free first.
- You don’t want to bring anything home or have it shipped.
- You want to start with one tap on your phone, without walking to a device first.
- You want to simply print a new one when your code is lost.
