Comparison

TimeTide 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

TimeTide

Enhance your device's time display with customizable widgets and floating clocks. Choose from classic and modern styles, personalize themes, and access advanced features with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Floating clock with one-key suspension
  • Milliseconds display for precise time
  • Multiple full-screen clock styles
  • Hundreds of customizable desktop widget themes
  • Dozens of floating window styles
  • Continuous addition of new themes and functions
Features
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-Long press the Floating Clock on the desktop to turn on the suspension time with one key, which is a step faster for flash buying -Milliseconds display system time, accurate and meticulous, and never miss the highlights -Page turning clock, Chinese character clock, pointer clock, electronic clock and other full screen displays are classic, professional and elegant -Hundreds of desktop widget themes, each of which can be set independently. Personality is power -Change the time display style at will -Dozens of floating window styles -Customized functions can be matched as you like -More themes and functions are being added continuously [Subscription Description] 1. Subscription service: TimeTide Senior Member ($0.99/month); Users can unlock all advanced features only after paying a subscription, including using the time display style, full screen desktop clock mode, floating window style, custom features, personalized widgets, and more themes and features that will be continuously added later; 2. Subscription price: $0.99/month; The subscription fee will be deducted from the iTunes account when the user confirms the purchase, and can be tried for one week for free. The subscription can be automatically renewed for a renewal fee of $0.99/month; 3. The user can turn off the automatic renewal 24 hours before the end of the current subscription, otherwise the automatic renewal will occur; 4. Apple ID with automatic renewal subscription will automatically deduct fees from the iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each billing cycle and extend the corresponding validity period; 5. The user manages the subscription service, that is, after purchase, you can go to the user account settings to close the automatic subscription. User Agreement: https://uvle5wh1n5a.feishu.cn/docx/BORsdKesmo485dxs5DvctqZdnKb Privacy Policy: https://uvle5wh1n5a.feishu.cn/docx/YgyuddIH8ocY7mxpcwycikl7nGg

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

TimeTide4 screens
Tap Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tap Time at 5.0 against TimeTide's 4.5. Tap Time also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. TimeTide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tap Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTide ships an update every 5 days, Tap Time every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeTide versus Tap Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTideTap Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer轩 倪岩 胡

Customer experience

TimeTide

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

TimeTide

Subscriptions1
  • OnTimeDo高级会员免费试用一个月1 Month trial$0.991 Month
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 TimeTide free?
TimeTide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Time free?
Tap Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeTide or Tap Time?
Tap Time is rated higher. TimeTide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tap Time averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TimeTide or Tap Time have ads?
TimeTide shows ads; Tap Time does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeTide or Tap Time?
TimeTide ships an update every 5 days, and Tap Time every 6 days. Most recently, TimeTide was updated on October 14, 2026 and Tap Time on October 8, 2026.

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