Comparison

Tap Timer vs SleepRiddle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tap Timer

This app provides silent, vibration-based interval timing directly on your wrist. Build custom routines for workouts, focus sessions, or mindfulness practices with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor. It runs standalone on your Apple Watch and integrates with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Custom haptic alerts for interval phases
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
  • Drag-and-drop routine builder
  • Apple Health integration
  • Silent, vibration-based feedback
  • No ads or subscriptions
Features
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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/

About

SleepRiddle

Features
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Track your sleep. Understand what affects it. Sleep better. SleepRiddle helps you figure out why you sleep well some nights and poorly on others. No guessing. Just clear insights based on your actual sleep data and your daily habits. See your sleep stages - light, deep, and REM sleep broken down each night. Check your heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels while you sleep. Review your sleep history by week, month, or year. Spot trends over time. See if changes you made actually helped. Compare this month to last month. Understand your long-term sleep patterns. Privacy You Can Trust - Your sleep data stays yours. Everything is stored privately on your device. No sharing with advertisers. No selling your information. All analysis happens right on your iPhone. Works With Your Apple Devices - Connects directly to Apple Health for accurate sleep tracking. Works with your iPhone alone, even better with an Apple Watch. All your health data in one place. Built For Real People - Large, easy-to-read text. Simple navigation. No complicated charts or confusing metrics. Just the information you need to sleep better. Smart Insights Without The Noise - Find patterns between your daily habits, like caffeine, alcohol, and meals, and your sleep quality. See what actually helps you rest better. Get personalized recommendations based on your data, not generic advice. What You Need - iPhone running iOS 17 or later. Permission to access Apple Health sleep data. That's it. Perfect For - People who want better sleep without wearables they don't already own. Anyone tired of apps that share their health data. Those who prefer simple, clear information over complicated reports. Download SleepRiddle and start understanding your sleep tonight. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tap Timer4 screens
SleepRiddle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap Timer at fortnightly against SleepRiddle's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SleepRiddle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, SleepRiddle every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tap Timer versus SleepRiddle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap TimerSleepRiddle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax LottermoserS Ravi Shankar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tap Timer

One-time1
  • Premium Access (Lifetime)$10.99
2 purchases

SleepRiddle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Tap Timer free?
Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SleepRiddle free?
SleepRiddle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tap Timer or SleepRiddle have ads?
Neither Tap Timer nor SleepRiddle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Timer or SleepRiddle?
Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, and SleepRiddle every 9 months. Most recently, Tap Timer was updated on November 12, 2026 and SleepRiddle on October 30, 2026.

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