TapTimr vs Haptic Pulse Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Haptic wrist feedback
- Repeating timer cycles
- Discreet notifications
- Apple Watch integration
- Simple interface
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Repeating timer that taps your wrist every cycle.
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 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
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.
| Parameter | TapTimr | Haptic Pulse Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucas Assis Rodrigues | SYLVAIN RAMOUSSE |
In-app purchases
TapTimr
No in-app purchases
Haptic Pulse Timer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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