Comparison

VibeTimer 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

VibeTimer

This app provides a silent, vibrating timer for various uses like meditation, presentations, or baby sleep training. It features subtle haptic feedback and a clear visual countdown, allowing for discreet notifications without audible alarms.

Highlights
  • Haptic vibrating alarm
  • Clear time visualization
  • Background operation
  • Silent notifications
  • Visual countdown bar
Features
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VibeTimer App: The Silent, Subtle Haptic Timer for Meditation, Kids, and More Looking for a silent, vibrating timer that won’t interrupt your focus? VibeTimer is designed to keep you in control. The app notifies you with gentle haptic feedback, allowing you to stay mindful and undistracted. No loud alarms. No disruptions. Just peace of mind. You could even intuitively decide to meditate or stay in flow a little longer. The app is unobtrusive and discreet, so others won’t hear any alarm going off. VibeTimer is a great tool for simple and silent haptic vibrating notifications. Key Features: • Haptic Vibrating Alarm: Receive two subtle vibrations when your timer ends—perfect for meditation, mindfulness, baby sleep training, or presentations where silence is essential. • Clear Time Visualization: The intuitive orange circular bar provides a clear visual countdown. It also shows a clock, so you have all relevant time information at hand. A quick glimpse shows time progress while keeping you focused. Ideal for meditation or teaching kids time management. • Background Mode: Use other apps worry-free. VibeTimer continues running in the background, sending notifications with vibrating alarm to your phone or watch when the timer ends. Perfect For: • Meditation: Stay mindful with subtle notifications, and decide when to extend your session. • Presentations: Keep on schedule without distracting your audience, thanks to the vibrating alarm. • Baby Sleep Training: Set a timer to gently remind yourself when it’s time to check on your baby, helping establish a consistent sleep routine without loud alarms or disruptions. • Parenting: Teach kids time management with an intuitive and fun visual timer. Why Choose VibeTimer? VibeTimer is a simple and user-friendly timer designed for silent and mindful moments. Available for a small one-time fee, your purchase not only supports ongoing updates but also the development of new apps. Download VibeTimer Today and Experience the Subtle Power of a Silent Haptic Timer! Designed for your peace of mind.

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.

Screenshots

VibeTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Haptic Pulse Timer at Free against VibeTimer's $2.99. 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; VibeTimer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VibeTimer versus Haptic Pulse Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeTimerHaptic Pulse Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarieke Elise Thurlings-TorSYLVAIN RAMOUSSE

In-app purchases

None

VibeTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Haptic Pulse Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VibeTimer free?
VibeTimer costs $2.99, 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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