Comparison

Tapd vs Fast Reflex

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

Head to head
About

Tapd

A fast-paced tapping game that challenges your hand-eye coordination and reaction time. Test your skills across various difficulty levels, including a special mode for children. Compete for high scores and enjoy customizable sound options.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced tapping gameplay
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Kids mode with unlimited lives
  • Local high score tracking
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Music and sound effects
Features
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Tap the matching targets as they fall down the screen. Sounds easy, until the target changes and the speed picks up. Tapd is a fast-paced test of your hand-eye coordination and focus. Play as much as you want — there are no lives. Play for free, forever. Features - Five difficulties, from a slower-paced Very Easy to a frantic Expert. - Very Easy lets you pick a single color and only ends your run on a wrong tap. - One second chance per run on Easy and up to pick up right where you left off. - A high score for every difficulty, plus stats for every game you play. - Pause and resume a game at any time. - Music and sound effects. - Go ad-free with a one-time purchase. Feedback For feature requests and bug reports, tap "Send Feedback" in the game menu, or email support@tapd.ca. Open Source Tapd is open source and can be found on GitHub: https://github.com/cohenadair/tapd

About

Fast Reflex

This game challenges your reaction speed and hand-eye coordination with precise testing down to a millionth of a second. Compete globally on leaderboards and explore unique tests to boost focus and dexterity.

Highlights
  • Precise reflex testing
  • Global leaderboards
  • Telepathy test
  • Enhances focus and dexterity
  • Simple interface
  • Quick mental exercises
Features
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Experience reflex testing at its finest, with accuracy fine-tuned to an incredible 0.000001 second. Dive into a captivating game that tests your reaction speed and lets you compete with players from around the globe. This is more than just a game; it's a comprehensive tool to enhance your reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Your objective is simple: tap the red box as quickly as you can and rise up the global leaderboard. But there's more. Test your adaptability with shifts in color and sound. As an added feature, explore your mind's untapped potential with our unique Telepathy Test. Discover how quickly your thoughts can guide your fingers into action. Whether you're killing time or waiting for the bus, this app offers a stimulating mental exercise suitable for all ages. It's designed to help you practice your memory, focus, and dexterity. If you're keen on improving your reaction time, this app is the perfect tool to enhance your perceptual skills. Take the challenge today. Key Features: • Global and Cross-Platform Leaderboard • In-depth Reflex and Telepathy Tests • Simple and Intuitive Interface • Perfect for Quick Mental Exercises Boost your brain's speed today, and if you enjoy the game, please rate us.

Screenshots

Tapd4 screens
Fast Reflex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tapd at Free against Fast Reflex's $0.99. Fast Reflex's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Tapd is free to download; Fast Reflex costs $0.99 up front. Tapd sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fast Reflex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fast Reflex holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Tapd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fast Reflex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tapd ships an update every 22 months, Fast Reflex every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tapd versus Fast Reflex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapdFast Reflex
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (29 ratings)4.5 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2947 — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCohen AdairRadoslaw Kubas

Customer experience

Tapd

All ratings29 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative17.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Fast Reflex

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tapd

One-time4
  • Lives Package First Tier$0.99
  • Lives Package Second Tier$1.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Lives Package Third Tier$9.99
1 purchases

Fast Reflex

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Tapd free?
Tapd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast Reflex free?
Fast Reflex costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tapd or Fast Reflex?
Fast Reflex is rated higher. Tapd averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Fast Reflex averages 4.5 from 47 ratings.
Do Tapd or Fast Reflex have ads?
Neither Tapd nor Fast Reflex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tapd or Fast Reflex?
Tapd ships an update every 22 months, and Fast Reflex every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tapd was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fast Reflex on November 2, 2026.

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