SmartBlocks vs Finger Tap Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | SmartBlocks | Finger Tap Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Star Technologies | Cow Cow Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
SmartBlocks
No in-app purchases
Finger Tap Test
No in-app purchases








