Comparison

Rift Valley Timer vs TapCounter

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

Head to head
About

Rift Valley Timer

This app provides a distraction-free countdown timer experience. Create and manage groups of sequential timers with customizable alerts and visual cues. Choose from multiple display styles for optimal visibility.

Highlights
  • Sequential timer groups
  • Customizable sounds and vibration
  • Flexible timer editing
  • Multiple display styles
  • Gesture and toolbar controls
  • Visual alerts with color cues
Features
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RiVal.T is a powerful, distraction-free countdown timer app. Create and manage groups of sequential timers, each with customizable sounds, vibration, and visual alerts. The app features: Sequential Timer Groups: Organize timers into groups that run one after another, with optional transition beeps and customizable alarms for each group. Drag and drop timers between these groups. Flexible Timer Editing: Set start, warning, and final thresholds for each timer, with intuitive picker wheels for hours, minutes, and seconds. Instantly see which phase you’re in with green, yellow, and red color cues. Three Distinct Timer Displays: Choose between a retro numeric LED, a circular progress donut, or a traffic light-style display, all designed for maximum visibility and minimal distraction. Gesture and Toolbar Controls: Start, pause, rewind, or fast-forward timers with simple gestures or an optional on-screen toolbar, making the app perfect for both quick access and hands-free operation. RiVal.T brings clarity and precision to your timing needs, whether you’re on stage, in the gym, or managing complex routines.

About

TapCounter

Features
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Whether you're tracking habits, scores, or any other numbers, TapCounter offers a seamless and intuitive interface to keep you organized and in control. Key Features: All Counters, One View: Get an instant overview of all your counters in a single screen. Customizable Sorting Options: Organize your counters exactly how you want, so you can focus on what matters most. Detailed Control: Reset any counter to zero or set your own value for complete customization. Effortless Interaction: Simply tap to increment or decrement your counts. With an intuitive design built for ease of use.

Screenshots

Rift Valley Timer4 screens
TapCounter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TapCounter at Free against Rift Valley Timer's $1.99. Rift Valley Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

TapCounter is free to download; Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99 up front. TapCounter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rift Valley Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rift Valley Timer versus TapCounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRift Valley TimerTapCounter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRift Valley Software, Inc.Prethep Paran

In-app purchases

None

Rift Valley Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TapCounter

One-time1
  • Remove ads$5.99

Questions

Is Rift Valley Timer free?
Rift Valley Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapCounter free?
TapCounter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rift Valley Timer or TapCounter have ads?
TapCounter shows ads; Rift Valley Timer does not.

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