Tabby Timer vs Tap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tabby Timer
This app provides a straightforward interval timer designed for the Tabata workout method. It guides you through preparation, exercise, and rest periods with clear voice prompts. The timer is designed for simplicity with no ads or complex settings.
- Tabata interval timing
- 10-second preparation time
- 20-second exercise intervals
- 10-second rest intervals
- Voice prompts for intervals
- Last 3-second countdown
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Start your timer and Tabby counts down your 10 second preparation time, followed by intervals of 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest. The voice prompts explain what interval you're about to start, and the last 3 seconds are ticked off. There are no configuration options, no ads, no fluff. Just a simple interval timer set up for the Tabata method.
Tap Timer
This app provides silent, precise interval timing using haptic feedback directly on your wrist. Create custom workouts with a drag-and-drop editor and run them independently on your smartwatch. It seamlessly integrates with health tracking for a discreet and powerful timing experience.
- Custom haptic intervals
- Drag & drop interval editor
- Standalone Apple Watch operation
- Health & Activity Rings integration
- Silent, discreet timing
- Versatile workout and focus modes
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FEEL YOUR TIME — SILENT & PRECISE. - Discreet: Haptic signals right on your wrist — no sound, no screen-checking. - Standalone: Runs 100% natively on Apple Watch — leave your iPhone behind. - Powerful: Build complex intervals in seconds using drag and drop. - Versatile: HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, MMA, Pomodoro, breathwork and more. Welcome to Tap Timer — the silent interval timer you feel on your wrist. Forget distracting alarms and beeps. Tap Timer uses the Taptic Engine of your Apple Watch to deliver precise, silent vibration patterns for every phase change. In a loud gym, a quiet library, a boxing ring, or a breathwork practice: you feel exactly where you are in your routine without ever looking at a screen. BUILD COMPLEX INTERVALS From a standard Tabata, heavy lifting session, or kettlebell workout to CrossFit WODs, pilates, and circuit training. Structure your workout timer on iPhone using an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. Everything syncs instantly to your wrist via iCloud. No accounts, no subscriptions, no setup. DISTINCT HAPTIC FEEDBACK Assign distinct vibration alerts for your prep countdown, work phase, rest timer, and cool-down. Keep it subtle for a meditation timer or breathwork, or sharp and distinct for a boxing or MMA training session. WRIST-FIRST EXPERIENCE Built specifically for Apple Watch. Leave your iPhone in the locker room. Tap Timer runs entirely standalone on your watch as a true watch timer — no phone required mid-session. KEY FEATURES ► Custom Haptic Alerts: Configure vibration patterns for every interval block. ► Drag & Drop Editor: Effortlessly structure fitness routines, focus blocks, or breathing sequences. ► Standalone Apple Watch App: Completely independent execution on your wrist. ► Apple Health Integration: Logs heart rate, active minutes, and workout types directly to your Activity Rings. ► Privacy First: Zero tracking. No ads. All data stays in your private iCloud. IDEAL USE CASES - Fitness & Combat Sports: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, MMA, boxing, weight lifting, and round timer setups. - Cardio & Movement: Running intervals, crossfit, pilates, and stretching routines. - Productivity & Focus: Pomodoro technique, timeboxing, and deep work sessions. - Public Speaking: Silent speech timer and presentation pacing. - Mindfulness: Guided breathwork, yoga, and quiet meditation timer routines. PRICING Free to download. Unlock full access via a single, one-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tap Timer at 5.0 against Tabby Timer's 3.0. Tabby Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tabby Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Tabby Timer ships an update every 3 days, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tabby Timer | Tap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kenzie Campbell | Max Lottermoser |
Customer experience
Tabby Timer
Tap Timer
In-app purchases
Tabby Timer
No in-app purchases
Tap Timer
- Premium Access (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Premium Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium Access (Annual)$17.991 Year
- Premium Access (Lifetime)$6.99
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