BuzzCalc vs Tap Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuzzCalc
Easily calculate standard drinks from beer sizes and alcohol content. This offline utility app offers a user-friendly interface to track your alcohol consumption quickly and conveniently.
- Standard drinks calculator
- Adjustable ABV slider
- Offline functionality
- User-friendly interface
- Multiple beer sizes
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BuzzCalc is a simple and easy-to-use utility app designed to help you track standard drinks based on drink size and alcohol content (ABV). Standard Drinks Calculator: Select from common beer sizes (Middy/Pot, Schooner, Pint) to instantly calculate the number of standard drinks. Adjustable ABV: Use a slider to set the alcohol content and see standard drinks update in real time. Custom Size: Tap "Custom size" to enter any volume and ABV as free text — works for cans, wine, spirits, or anything else you're drinking. Session Tracker: Add drinks to a running total throughout your session. The date and time of your first drink is displayed on screen so you always know when you started. Session Persistence: Your total is saved if the app is closed or iOS clears memory, and resets automatically the next day. Offline Functionality: Works completely offline — no internet connection required. User-Friendly Design: Simple, mobile-friendly interface designed to be easy to use on the go.
Tap Timer
This app provides silent, precise interval timing using haptic feedback directly on your wrist. Create custom workouts with a drag-and-drop editor and run them independently on your smartwatch. It seamlessly integrates with health tracking for a discreet and powerful timing experience.
- Custom haptic intervals
- Drag & drop interval editor
- Standalone Apple Watch operation
- Health & Activity Rings integration
- Silent, discreet timing
- Versatile workout and focus modes
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FEEL YOUR TIME — SILENT & PRECISE. - Discreet: Haptic signals right on your wrist — no sound, no screen-checking. - Standalone: Runs 100% natively on Apple Watch — leave your iPhone behind. - Powerful: Build complex intervals in seconds using drag and drop. - Versatile: HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit, MMA, Pomodoro, breathwork and more. Welcome to Tap Timer — the silent interval timer you feel on your wrist. Forget distracting alarms and beeps. Tap Timer uses the Taptic Engine of your Apple Watch to deliver precise, silent vibration patterns for every phase change. In a loud gym, a quiet library, a boxing ring, or a breathwork practice: you feel exactly where you are in your routine without ever looking at a screen. BUILD COMPLEX INTERVALS From a standard Tabata, heavy lifting session, or kettlebell workout to CrossFit WODs, pilates, and circuit training. Structure your workout timer on iPhone using an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. Everything syncs instantly to your wrist via iCloud. No accounts, no subscriptions, no setup. DISTINCT HAPTIC FEEDBACK Assign distinct vibration alerts for your prep countdown, work phase, rest timer, and cool-down. Keep it subtle for a meditation timer or breathwork, or sharp and distinct for a boxing or MMA training session. WRIST-FIRST EXPERIENCE Built specifically for Apple Watch. Leave your iPhone in the locker room. Tap Timer runs entirely standalone on your watch as a true watch timer — no phone required mid-session. KEY FEATURES ► Custom Haptic Alerts: Configure vibration patterns for every interval block. ► Drag & Drop Editor: Effortlessly structure fitness routines, focus blocks, or breathing sequences. ► Standalone Apple Watch App: Completely independent execution on your wrist. ► Apple Health Integration: Logs heart rate, active minutes, and workout types directly to your Activity Rings. ► Privacy First: Zero tracking. No ads. All data stays in your private iCloud. IDEAL USE CASES - Fitness & Combat Sports: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, MMA, boxing, weight lifting, and round timer setups. - Cardio & Movement: Running intervals, crossfit, pilates, and stretching routines. - Productivity & Focus: Pomodoro technique, timeboxing, and deep work sessions. - Public Speaking: Silent speech timer and presentation pacing. - Mindfulness: Guided breathwork, yoga, and quiet meditation timer routines. PRICING Free to download. Unlock full access via a single, one-time purchase. No subscriptions, ever. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuzzCalc at none against Tap Timer's 4. BuzzCalc also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BuzzCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.
BuzzCalc ships an update every 5 days, Tap Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuzzCalc | Tap Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mitch Impey | Max Lottermoser |
Customer experience
BuzzCalc
Tap Timer
In-app purchases
BuzzCalc
No in-app purchases
Tap Timer
- Premium Access (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Premium Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- Premium Access (Annual)$17.991 Year
- Premium Access (Lifetime)$6.99









