# Tap Fast! vs BackSlap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BackSlap at 84% against Tap Fast!'s 0%. BackSlap also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (71 vs 7). Tap Fast!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Fast! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BackSlap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BackSlap has 71 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Tap Fast!'s written reviews are positive against 84% of BackSlap's.

Tap Fast! ships an update weekly, BackSlap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Fast! | BackSlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-fast/id6502991462/reviews) | **[4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [I Made a Bug, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747697449) | [Dotoyou Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480148667) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Fast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-fast/id6502991462)

Test your reflexes and accuracy by replicating fast-paced patterns. Compete globally on leaderboards and enjoy retro arcade music. Customize controls for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast gameplay, Global leaderboards, Endless challenges, Customizable controls, Worldwide competition, Thrilling sequences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Free revives | $0.99 | one-time |


### BackSlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268)

A quirky music rhythm game with simple one-finger controls. Enjoy endless fun with over 80 free songs featuring humorous themes like back slapping and panda karaoke. Tap to the beat and aim for high scores based on your accuracy.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, Over 80 free songs, Quirky themes, Rhythm-based tapping, Score ranking based on accuracy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slap Master | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎶 Great music and rhythm
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 💡 Creative concept (massaging/rhythm game)
- ✨ Smooth gameplay and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Songs can be too long
- 😴 Gameplay can be monotonous/hypnotic
- ✋ Gameplay can cause hand cramps
- 📉 Lack of challenge in higher difficulties
- 🔊 Audio issues (failure/no music)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio failure
- Crashing when trying to watch ads
- Scores not updating after achieving SSS
- No music playing
- Imported songs not playable

**Requested features**

- More animal series or new songs
- Tasks or events for rewards
- Customizable button skins
- Option for dual-key (left/right)
- More varied melodies and譜面 (charts)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Fast! free?

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

### Is BackSlap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Fast! or BackSlap?

BackSlap is rated higher. Tap Fast! averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BackSlap averages 4.6 from 71 ratings.

### Do Tap Fast! or BackSlap have ads?

BackSlap shows ads; Tap Fast! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Fast! or BackSlap?

Tap Fast! ships an update weekly, and BackSlap every 10 days. Most recently, Tap Fast! was updated on September 17, 2026 and BackSlap on September 24, 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.*