Tic! vs Tapnap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tic!
A unique game that uses only haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, allowing you to play discreetly anytime, anywhere. Recreate rhythmic vibrations by tapping your screen.
- Haptic feedback gameplay
- Screen-free gaming
- Playable anywhere discreetly
- Accessible for all
- Eye strain relief
- iPhone and Apple Watch support
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Feeling bored but can't use your phone? Need a screen-free way to pass the time? Tic! has you covered! WHAT IS TIC? Tic! is a unique game with no sounds or visuals. Tic! uses haptic feedback (the vibrations your phone makes when you make a purchase, or long press an app on your home screen) in order to provide interactive, immersive gameplay! Just hold your phone in your hand, and tap away! HOW DOES TIC WORK? When you start, you'll feel a rhythm of 5 to 8 “Tics” (haptic vibrations). Your goal is to recreate the rhythm by tapping it anywhere on the screen. If your timing of your taps is close enough to the original, you win! If not, Tic! will replay the rhythm for you to try again. It sounds simple, but getting the timing just right is a fun challenge! Tic's Best Features: ANYTIME: Unlike fidget toys and stress balls, Tic! is with you all the time, ready to help out whenever you're bored! ANYWHERE: You can play Tic! anywhere without zoning out of your surroundings! (ex: in a movie theater, during a meeting, etc.) ANYONE: Almost anyone can play Tic!, even those who are sick or have certain disabilities. Tic includes accessibility support to make sure it's game fun for everyone! EYE STRAIN: Tic! offers a less stimulating alternative to social media and other games, perfect for when you want to give your eyes a break! WATCH: Your purchase includes Tic! for both iPhone and Apple Watch. The game is optimized for both versions, taking into account their differences in size and hardware. HAVE A QUESTION? We would love to hear it! Please reach out to us at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com (One more thing. We have added accessibility support within Tic!, but if there is anything else we can do to make the app even more accessible please let us know by reaching out at freestyle.feedback@gmail.com or by telling us in a review. Thank you!)
Tapnap
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No sound, just vibration to keep the beat. A new kind of rhythm game you can play without your eyes or ears. ■ What is Tapnap? Tapnap is a rhythm game that trains your sense of rhythm using touch alone. Feel the example through vibration, then tap back the same rhythm from memory. Play it right before bed — even with family sleeping right next to you. Get into it, and you might just fall asleep mid-game. ■ How to Play Feel the example through vibration Copy it by tapping the screen Repeat as many times as you like — no score, no game over ■ Perfect For Playing somewhere you can't make a sound Playing by feel alone, without watching the screen Training your sense of rhythm before bed A quiet way to unwind when you can't fall asleep ■ It's Okay to Fall Asleep If there's no tap for 30 seconds, Tapnap shows "Sleep detected" and stops the game automatically. Check what time you dozed off, afterward. ■ Privacy First No ads, no network access, no data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Tic! at #194 against Tapnap's unranked. Tic! also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Tic! costs $1.95 and Tapnap $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Tic! | Tapnap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.95 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #194 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rohan Sachdeva | Naoya Sato |
Bugs and requests
Tic!
Reported bugs
2 issues- Grey blob instead of black screen
- Installation error on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More game modes and settings
- Ability to disable bottom screen bar
- Customizable haptic feedback
- Category change to Entertainment
Tapnap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tic!
No in-app purchases
Tapnap
No in-app purchases









