# Interval Timer Plus vs Tap Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer Plus at 4.9 against Tap Timer's 4.0. Interval Timer Plus also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 67%) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 7). Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Interval Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Interval Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tap Timer's.

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer Plus | Tap Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-plus/id1554256831/reviews)** | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 66.7% 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 | 33 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-interval-countdown/id6743085630)

This app provides silent, vibration-based interval timing directly on your wrist. Build custom routines for workouts, focus sessions, or mindfulness practices with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. It runs standalone on your Apple Watch and integrates with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Custom haptic alerts for interval phases, Standalone Apple Watch app, Drag-and-drop routine builder, Apple Health integration, Silent, vibration-based feedback, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $10.99 | 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?

Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Tap Timer averages 4.0 from 7 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 November 7, 2026 and Tap Timer on November 5, 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.*