Comparison

Timer vs TapTime

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

Head to head
About

Timer

This utility app provides a simple and stylish timer and stopwatch. It offers background notifications, customizable themes and alarm sounds, and vibration options. An optional plugin can remove ads.

Highlights
  • Background timer notifications
  • Selectable theme colors
  • Selectable alarm sounds
  • Vibration on/off
  • Tablet support
Features
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A Simple & Stylish Timer Stopwatch App. [Features] - Supports Tablet. - If App is in the background, notifies the timer completion. - Selectable Theme Color.("Ninja BLACK"/"Samurai WHITE"/"Sakura RED"/"Yuzu YELLOW"/"Ajisai BLUE"/"Matcha GREEN") - Selectable Alarm Sound.("Alarm Clock"/"Bell"/"Alert"/"Chime"/"Telephone"/"Cat"/"Dog"/"Bird") - Vibration On/Off ※ Timer is free, but you can hide the ad by buying a plug-in extension. URL Scheme: woodsmall-timer:// Made in Japan. © woodsmall inc.

About

TapTime

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Stay on top of your time and track your progress with ease. This app combines a stopwatch, a countdown timer, and a tap counter into one simple, intuitive interface. Whether you’re timing workouts, cooking, studying, the interval between contractions, or just keeping score, everything you need is right at your fingertips. Key Features: - Stopwatch Mode: Start, stop, and reset with precision down to milliseconds. Perfect for tracking laps, exercises, or any activity where accuracy matters. - Countdown Mode: Choose your countdown duration with a sleek picker, then control it with familiar Start, Stop, and Clear buttons. Milliseconds tick down smoothly so you never miss a beat. When time’s up, you’ll get a clear alert. - Tap Counter Count: taps independently in both Counter and Countdown modes. Each mode keeps its own tally, so you can track repetitions, scores, or events without mixing them up. *Important notice: Use the information recoded or functionality provided in / or generated with this application only as a rough indication, rough estimates or as a rough guide. Even though we do our best to provide you with confirmed information and tried-and-tested features, the accuracy and successful operation and performance of the application are NOT GUARANTEED by us. Users are strongly advised to confirm the information of their interest with other sources and not to ultimately rely on functionality and performance of this application. This application is provided “as is” and with all faults. You bear the risk of using it. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of functions or the content of this application. By using this application you are agreeing to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms do not use this application.

Screenshots

Timer3 screens
TapTime2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timer at Free against TapTime's $0.99. Timer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months) and device support (3 vs 1). TapTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Timer is free to download; TapTime costs $0.99 up front. Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. TapTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer ships an update fortnightly, TapTime every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer versus TapTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerTapTime
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwoodsmall inc.Systemiko Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly plan$0.491 Month
  • Annual plan$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pay in full$6.99
None

TapTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer free?
Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapTime free?
TapTime costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer or TapTime have ads?
Timer shows ads; TapTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer or TapTime?
Timer ships an update fortnightly, and TapTime every 19 months. Most recently, Timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and TapTime on November 3, 2026.

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