Comparison

B.Notes/Chat vs Tap Time

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

Head to head
About

B.Notes/Chat

This app allows you to jot down ideas in a chat-like format, simulating a conversation with yourself. Customize your brainstorming partner with cute animal icons and organize notes with folders and tags. Share your thoughts easily via AirDrop.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note-taking
  • Solo brainstorming with personas
  • Cute animal icons for personas
  • Folder and tag organization
  • AirDrop sharing
Features
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B.Notes is a simple application that records notes in a chat-like speech bubble. You can write out ideas that you come up with, and brainstorm by yourself. In solo brainstorming, you can set the persona as the peer you want to talk to. Key Features: - Cute animal icons for persona - Manages notes using folders and tags - Sends and receives notes via AirDrop

About

Tap Time

This app offers customizable clock and countdown timer widgets for your device's standby screen. It also includes a simple to-do list feature to help organize your tasks.

Highlights
  • StandBy screen countdown timer
  • DIY desktop clock widgets
  • To-do list creation
  • Customizable clock parts
  • Minimalist design options
Features
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Tap Time is an app that saves time and simplifies life. Tap Time Timer(iOS 17 Only): Designed for those who like a minimalist lifestyle, the countdown is more accessible! Tap Time clock: A desktop clock that can DIY its all parts, completely pointing to the current time position. I hope this clock can make everyone's desktop more beautiful. Tap Time To Do: Easy to create a to-do list, convenient and fast. With Apple subscription, the system will deduct the corresponding amount from your App Store account when you confirm your purchase. If the user does not turn off the automatic renewal before the end of the current subscription period (at least 24 hours in advance), the system will deduct the amount automatically at the beginning of the next subscription period. Once the purchase is complete, users can manage their subscriptions and automatic renewals in account Settings. Specific management method: Settings >> click "User Options" >> click "Subscribe", select the corresponding project to modify or cancel. Vip Terms: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/xyzlucky2023/privacy@latest/iterm.txt Terms and Privacy: https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/xyzlucky2023/privacy@latest/privacy.txt

Screenshots

B.Notes/Chat4 screens
Tap Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap Time at every 6 days against B.Notes/Chat's every 2 months. Tap Time also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. B.Notes/Chat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tap Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

B.Notes/Chat ships an update every 2 months, Tap Time every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
B.Notes/Chat versus Tap Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterB.Notes/ChatTap Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi Abe岩 胡

Customer experience

B.Notes/Chat

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tap Time

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

B.Notes/Chat

One-time1
  • Beerware$1.99
3 purchases

Tap Time

Subscriptions2
  • Tap Time Pro(1 month)3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Tap Time Pro(1 year)3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tap Time Pro(Lifetime)$6.99

Questions

Is B.Notes/Chat free?
B.Notes/Chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Time free?
Tap Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do B.Notes/Chat or Tap Time have ads?
Neither B.Notes/Chat nor Tap Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, B.Notes/Chat or Tap Time?
B.Notes/Chat ships an update every 2 months, and Tap Time every 6 days. Most recently, B.Notes/Chat was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tap Time on November 3, 2026.

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