Best Tap Timer alternatives: apps like Tap Timer: Interval Countdown

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
8 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Tap Timer or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Tap Timer

VibeCraft Timer#2

VibeCraft Timer by YU CHEN YEH

Haptic Timer for Meditation
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases

This app provides a silent, discreet haptic timer for your Apple Watch. It replaces audible alarms with customizable vibrations, perfect for meditation, focus, or any situation requiring a quiet alert. Enjoy a private experience with no data collection.

Interval Timer: BeepWatch#3

Interval Timer: BeepWatch by Scott DeSapio

Pomodoro, Tabata, Boxing, HIIT
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(164 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create custom interval timers for workouts, focus sessions, or meditation. Get audio, visual, and haptic cues to stay on track without watching the clock. Track performance and share timers with others.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great for workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Versatile and customizable
  • 👍 Helpful for interval training
  • 👍 Useful for various activities

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with beeping/vibrating
  • 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🐛 Some features not very intuitive

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Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds
Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds
Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds
Easy Repeating Interval Alarm
$4.99

This app provides a simple, repeating interval timer that works in the background. It offers customizable sounds, vibration, and flexible output modes for various activities like fitness, cooking, and learning. The interface is designed to be minimalist and distraction-free.

Repeating interval timerCustomizable sounds and vibrationWorks in the background
💪 Health & Fitness
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5
SimplyTimer-Interval Timer App
SimplyTimer-Interval Timer App
SimplyTimer-Interval Timer App
Your Interval Timer App
Free

This minimalist app is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals with ease. It offers customizable intervals and background mode to keep your timer running smoothly. Enhance your training sessions and stay motivated with this efficient, distraction-free workout companion.

Easy to use interfaceCustomizable intervalsBackground timer mode
💪 Health & Fitness
(3)
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Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Intervals Pro: HIIT Timer
Running & Fitness Workouts
Free

Create and follow custom interval training routines for various fitness activities. This app offers extensive customization for intervals, alerts, and goals, with seamless integration for Apple Watch and Apple Health.

Highly customizable intervals (time/distance)Spoken interval names and promptsStandalone Apple Watch workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Seconds Interval Timer
Tabata, HIIT, Circuit Training
Free

This interval timer app helps you build and run custom workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. It provides voice cues, runs in the background, and syncs with Apple Watch. Save workouts to Apple Health and track calories burned.

Build custom timers for any workoutVoice cues for intervalsRuns in background with screen off
💪 Health & Fitness
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free with in-app purchases
8
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata Pro HIIT Interval Timer
Tabata EMOM HIIT Workout Timer
Free

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Tabata workouts. It features an interactive coach, customizable alerts, music control, and integration with Apple Health for progress tracking.

HIIT and Tabata interval timerInteractive speaking coachWorkout DJ music control
💪 Health & Fitness
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free with in-app purchases
9
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Interval Timer Plus
Simple interval timer
Free

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Customizable intervalsNamed intervals with voice readoutIndividual colors and sounds
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Tabata Timer □
Simple tabata workout timer
Free

This app provides a simple and clear interface for setting up and tracking Tabata workouts. It offers audio guidance, music integration, and historical data to help users follow their fitness routines effectively.

Intuitive drag-and-drop interface for setting workout parametersAudio guidance for hands-free workout followingBackground music playback from other apps
💪 Health & Fitness
(11K)
free with in-app purchases