# Tap Time vs GuardClock

Tap Time and GuardClock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Tap Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GuardClock 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 ships an update every 6 days, GuardClock every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Time | GuardClock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-time-standby-widgets/id6443509906/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [岩 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542891090) | [承玉 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769970175) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### GuardClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardclock-digit-countdown/id6717590194)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Time free?

Tap Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GuardClock free?

GuardClock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tap Time or GuardClock have ads?

Neither Tap Time nor GuardClock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Time or GuardClock?

Tap Time ships an update every 6 days, and GuardClock every 9 days. Most recently, Tap Time was updated on October 8, 2026 and GuardClock on October 8, 2026.

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