# Tap Time vs FlatNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlatNote at none against Tap Time's 3. Tap Time's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FlatNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap Time against 5.0 for FlatNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Tap Time ships an update every 6 days, FlatNote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Time | FlatNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-time-standby-widgets/id6443509906/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [岩 胡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542891090) | [Kate Benediktsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781590714) |

## 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 |


### FlatNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatnote/id6781590712)

This app allows you to create and organize notes using markdown formatting. It offers live formatting, image support, and robust organization features. Your notes are stored as plain files and sync via iCloud across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live markdown formatting, Image embedding in notes, Folder organization and pinning, Real checkboxes, In-note search, Cross-device iCloud sync, Plain .md file export

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Time free?

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

### Is FlatNote free?

FlatNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Time or FlatNote?

Tap Time and FlatNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Tap Time or FlatNote have ads?

Neither Tap Time nor FlatNote shows ads.

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

Tap Time ships an update every 6 days, and FlatNote every 3 months. Most recently, Tap Time was updated on June 10, 2026 and FlatNote on September 28, 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.*