# Haptic Focus Timer vs TapTimr

The clearest difference is price: Haptic Focus Timer at Free against TapTimr's $0.99. Haptic Focus Timer also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TapTimr's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Haptic Focus Timer is free to download; TapTimr costs $0.99 up front. Haptic Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TapTimr asks for nothing beyond the download.

TapTimr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Haptic Focus Timer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Haptic Focus Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of TapTimr's.

Haptic Focus Timer ships an update every 11 months, TapTimr every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haptic Focus Timer | TapTimr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptimr/id1645831077/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KnightCode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343341135) | [Lucas Assis Rodrigues](https://appshunter.io/developer/1357788324) |

## What reviewers say

### Haptic Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576)

This app helps you time focus and meditation sessions using discreet haptic feedback on your watch. It allows for multiple, unique vibrations to mark time or segment your session without sound or screen interaction. Optionally track your heart rate and mindfulness minutes.

**Highlights:** Haptic notifications for silent alerts, Multiple notifications per timer, Customizable haptic experiences, Configure multiple timers, Dark/Light Mode support, Optional HealthKit heart rate monitoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


### TapTimr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptimr/id1645831077)

This utility app provides a repeating timer that alerts you with haptic feedback on your wrist. It's designed for simple, discreet notifications without visual or audible cues.

**Highlights:** Haptic wrist feedback, Repeating timer cycles, Discreet notifications, Apple Watch integration, Simple interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Haptic Focus Timer free?

Haptic Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TapTimr free?

TapTimr costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Haptic Focus Timer or TapTimr?

TapTimr is rated higher. Haptic Focus Timer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TapTimr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Haptic Focus Timer or TapTimr have ads?

Neither Haptic Focus Timer nor TapTimr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Haptic Focus Timer or TapTimr?

Haptic Focus Timer ships an update every 11 months, and TapTimr every 15 months. Most recently, Haptic Focus Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and TapTimr on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
