# Interval Timer Plus vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer Plus at 6.2K against Tap Timer's 1. Interval Timer Plus also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Interval Timer Plus against 5.0 for Tap Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Interval Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tap Timer's.

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Plus | Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Su-Au Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554256833) | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831)

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals, Named intervals with voice readout, Individual colors and sounds, Count time or repetitions, Unlimited presets, Works in background, Full screen color coding

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and effective
- 🚀 Customizable and streamlined
- 👍 Easy to configure and edit
- 👍 Convenient for workouts and circuits
- 👍 Minimal ads and no purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with audio playback in the background
- 💡 Desire for more color customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Watch integration
- Ability to delete saved workouts


### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-activity-for-watch/id6743085630)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer Plus free?

Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tap Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Plus or Tap Timer?

Tap Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Tap Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer Plus or Tap Timer have ads?

Neither Interval Timer Plus nor Tap Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or Tap Timer?

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Tap Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tap Timer on October 9, 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.*