# Interval Timer vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.8 against Tap Timer's 4.0. Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 164 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tap Timer's.

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 days, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott DeSapio](https://appshunter.io/developer/403110618) | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-beepwatch/id1048461382)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, rest, Audio, visual, and haptic alerts, 14 ready-made presets, Performance tracking and lap recording, Timer sharing, Apple Watch sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeepWatch PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| BeepWatch PRO Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| BeepWatch PRO Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock Pro feature not working for some users
- Timers getting deleted unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/load custom timer settings
- Option to set countdown before timer starts
- Integration with wearable devices


### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, vibration-based interval timing directly on your wrist. Build custom routines for workouts, focus sessions, or mindfulness practices with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. It runs standalone on your Apple Watch and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic alerts for interval phases, Standalone Apple Watch app, Drag-and-drop routine builder, Apple Health integration, Silent, vibration-based feedback, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tap Timer free?

Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Tap Timer?

Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Tap Timer averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or Tap Timer have ads?

Neither Interval Timer nor Tap Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Tap Timer?

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Tap Timer on November 5, 2026.

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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.*