Comparison

TapTime vs About Timers

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

Head to head
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.

About

About Timers

Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for any task, from cooking to work sessions. Get notifications when timers complete and customize their appearance. Run them reliably in the background.

Highlights
  • Unlimited simultaneous timers and stopwatches
  • Focus Mode for distraction-free viewing
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Completion notifications
  • Customizable appearance (colors, shapes, glow)
  • Reliable background operation
Features
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TIMERS THAT ARE ACTUALLY BEAUTIFUL About Timers is the most visually stunning way to run multiple timers and stopwatches on iPhone and iPad. Born in the kitchen — where managing multiple things at once is the difference between a great meal and a burnt one — but at home everywhere you need precise timing. MULTIPLE TIMERS, ALL AT ONCE Run as many timers as you need, simultaneously. Every timer is a visual tile with vibrant gradients, a glowing progress ring, and ambient light that pulses as it counts down. Pasta, sauce, vegetables — all on screen at the same time, each with its own alarm sound and repeat alerts. STOPWATCHES WITH SPLIT TRACKING Track laps, rounds, and splits with millisecond precision. Set a target time for each split — the app shows you instantly whether you were faster or slower, in green or red. Ideal for workouts, coaching, board games, or any activity where every second counts. DEEPLY INTEGRATED INTO iOS • Home screen widgets in small, medium, and large • Lock screen widgets — circular progress and rectangular countdown • Time-sensitive notifications that break through Focus and Do Not Disturb BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN Dozens of color themes and gradient palettes: rainbow, gold, nova, and more. Choose your shape — circle, squircle, or rectangle. Ambient glow effects in gradient or solid styles. 15 custom app icons to match your home screen. This is what a timer app looks like when design actually matters. ABOUT TIMERS PRO Upgrade to unlock unlimited timers and stopwatches, lock screen widgets, Focus Mode (hide stopped timers for a cleaner view), alternative app icons, and every new theme added in future updates. Available monthly, yearly, or as a one-time purchase. Privacy: https://www.abouttimers.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.abouttimers.com/eula.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: About Timers at Free against TapTime's $0.99. About Timers also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). TapTime's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapTime ships an update every 19 months, About Timers fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TapTime versus About Timers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapTimeAbout Timers
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—61 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSystemiko Inc.Gertjan.com

In-app purchases

None

TapTime

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

About Timers

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$14.99

Questions

Is TapTime free?
TapTime costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is About Timers free?
About Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapTime or About Timers have ads?
About Timers shows ads; TapTime does not.
Which is updated more often, TapTime or About Timers?
TapTime ships an update every 19 months, and About Timers fortnightly. Most recently, TapTime was updated on October 15, 2026 and About Timers on October 24, 2026.

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