Comparison

SmartBlocks vs Finger Tap Test

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

Head to head
About

SmartBlocks

This app connects to Bluetooth-enabled starting blocks to measure and record key performance metrics for track and field athletes. It analyzes data like start time, push force, and reaction time, allowing athletes to visualize their progress over time.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity
  • Measures start time, push force, reaction time
  • Records block position and angle
  • Analyzes athlete performance
  • Visualizes current and past runs
  • On-board start cadence and shot
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The Data Athletics SmartBlocks App is used to control and record data from Bluetooth Low Energy enabled starting blocks, SmartBlocks, for sprinters and other track & field athletes. These starting blocks measure and record, start time, push force, reaction time, block position, block angle, and run time.   SmartBlocks record and analyze athlete performance and allow athletes to visualize their current and past runs. They include on board start cadence and a start shot as well as run time beam breaks.

About

Finger Tap Test

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How fast can you tap? Finger Tap Test is a free app that turns your phone into a simple finger-tapping-speed test. Tap as fast as you can for ten seconds and get your taps per ten seconds, then watch how your speed trends over time. Inspired by the classic finger-tapping test used for almost a century to study fine motor speed, reimagined as a quick, friendly daily check-in. WHAT YOU GET • A clear headline score — your taps in ten seconds • "How are you feeling today?" — once you've checked in a few times, see how today compares to your own usual, not to anyone else • A trend chart of your check-ins over time, by hand • A built-in Learn section explaining the test, the science, and how to read your results PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your tapping data stays on your device. There's no account and nothing to sign up for. JUST FOR FUN AND WELLNESS Finger Tap Test is for general wellness and curiosity. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, or assess any health condition. Your tapping speed naturally varies from day to day with sleep, energy, focus, and caffeine — think of it as a gentle daily check-in, not a test to pass. Free to download — no subscription, no account.

Screenshots

SmartBlocks4 screens
Finger Tap Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Finger Tap Test at every 5 days against SmartBlocks's every 8 months. SmartBlocks's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, Finger Tap Test every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SmartBlocks versus Finger Tap Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartBlocksFinger Tap Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStar TechnologiesCow Cow Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmartBlocks

No in-app purchases

None

Finger Tap Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartBlocks free?
SmartBlocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finger Tap Test free?
Finger Tap Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartBlocks or Finger Tap Test have ads?
Neither SmartBlocks nor Finger Tap Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartBlocks or Finger Tap Test?
SmartBlocks ships an update every 8 months, and Finger Tap Test every 5 days. Most recently, SmartBlocks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Finger Tap Test on October 31, 2026.

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