# TimeTide vs Tap Time

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeTide | Tap Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetide-floating-and-flip-clock/id1640822652/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-time-standby-widgets/id6443509906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 249 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [轩 倪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358590449) | [岩 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542891090) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeTide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timetide-floating-and-flip-clock/id1640822652)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnTimeDo高级会员免费试用一个月 | $0.99 | per month |


### Tap Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-time-standby-widgets/id6443509906)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tap Time Pro（1 month） | $0.99 | per month |
| Tap Time Pro（1 year） | $3.99 | per year |
| Tap Time Pro（Lifetime） | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*