Comparison

TapTimr vs Haptic Pulse Timer

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

Head to head
About

TapTimr

This utility app provides a repeating timer that alerts you with haptic feedback on your wrist. It's designed for simple, discreet notifications without visual or audible cues.

Highlights
  • Haptic wrist feedback
  • Repeating timer cycles
  • Discreet notifications
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Simple interface
Features
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Repeating timer that taps your wrist every cycle.

About

Haptic Pulse Timer

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Feel the time. Not the noise. Haptic Pulse Timer is a countdown timer that replaces loud alarms with silent vibration alerts. Set your duration, pick a haptic pattern, and let your phone do the rest — quietly. Why haptic? In meetings, libraries, shared offices, or late at night — there are moments when sound is not an option. Haptic Pulse Timer was designed for those moments. No beeps. No rings. Just a pulse. 4 vibration patterns - Steady — a consistent, rhythmic pulse - Heartbeat — a natural double-tap beat - Rapid — fast bursts that demand attention - Gentle — soft waves for a calm alert Tap any pattern to preview how it feels before starting your timer. Always visible Your countdown appears in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. Glance at your phone, see the time left — no need to unlock or open the app. Simple by design One screen. No accounts. No subscriptions. Set your time with + and − controls, hold to adjust faster, hit Start, and go. Haptic Pulse Timer stays out of your way until it's time to alert you. Customizable alert duration Choose how long the vibration plays when your timer ends — from 10 seconds up to continuous — so you never miss it. Home screen widgets Small and medium widgets let you see your timer status at a glance without opening the app. Perfect for meditation, cooking, power naps, focus sessions, workouts, or any moment where silence matters. Four vibration patterns. Zero distractions.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Haptic Pulse Timer at Free against TapTimr's $0.99. TapTimr's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Haptic Pulse Timer is free to download; TapTimr costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TapTimr versus Haptic Pulse Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapTimrHaptic Pulse Timer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas Assis RodriguesSYLVAIN RAMOUSSE

In-app purchases

None

TapTimr

No in-app purchases

None

Haptic Pulse Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapTimr free?
TapTimr costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haptic Pulse Timer free?
Haptic Pulse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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