Comparison

iClock vs Tap Timer

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

Head to head
About

iClock

This application provides a visually appealing and functional desktop clock with a unique flip animation. It offers customizable display settings, alarm clock functionality, and motivational quotes to help users stay focused and present.

Highlights
  • Flip animation display
  • Customizable themes and colors
  • Alarm clock with music options
  • Motivational quotes
  • White noise generator
  • Flashlight function
Features
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##iClock is a practical desktop clock, the interface design exquisite. Looks great and is easily visible from across the room so you always know what time it is. Time changes, there are flip animation display. ##Stay focused. Be present! Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of. Benjamin Franklin The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Dambisa Moyo Now: • flip animation • Second show • 12 and 24 hour mode switching • Eye-catching time display and week show • Setting the alarm clock, a variety of alarm clock music can choose • White noise • Set the font and font color • Set the background color • Set the background image • Add tree planting function • Add motto • Increase language settings • Add 2 new clock themes • Tap the screen to hide or show the UI • Add style shortcut selection • Enter the style ID to apply the corresponding style Features: •Quick flashlight function •Supports two-finger zoom gestures, showing larger numbers •Display settings, if you pursue minimalist design, you can hide widgets Email:3agame@gmail.com Website:www.iclockbook.com QQ: 1437900504

About

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.

Highlights
  • Custom haptic intervals
  • Drag & drop interval editor
  • Standalone Apple Watch operation
  • Health & Activity Rings integration
  • Silent, discreet timing
  • Versatile workout and focus modes
Features
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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/

Screenshots

iClock4 screens
Tap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iClock at none against Tap Timer's 4. iClock also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. iClock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iClock against 5.0 for Tap Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClock ships an update every 6 days, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iClock versus Tap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClockTap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuoqiang PangMax Lottermoser

Customer experience

iClock

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tap Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iClock

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tap Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Premium Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access (Annual)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access (Lifetime)$6.99

Questions

Is iClock free?
iClock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Timer free?
Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iClock or Tap Timer?
iClock and Tap Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do iClock or Tap Timer have ads?
Neither iClock nor Tap Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClock or Tap Timer?
iClock ships an update every 6 days, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, iClock was updated on June 4, 2026 and Tap Timer on September 22, 2026.

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