Tap Timer vs FireTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
FireTime
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FireTime — Build workouts in seconds. Pick a duration, style and focus. FireTime generates a full session with named exercises, structured intervals, sets and reps, warmup and cooldown. Edit anything, save it, or just hit go. No accounts. No feeds. No setup. Just training. Quick Build Three choices and you're training. Select from HIIT, Tabata, weights, strength or endurance styles across six focus areas. Every workout is different, every session is yours to keep. Full Custom Build from scratch with complete control over every interval — name, duration, work, rest, rounds. Create the exact session you want. Designed for focus Clear audio and haptic cues guide you through every phase. The interface stays out of your way — bold, legible, and calm. Apple Watch Run workouts from your wrist with full haptic and audio feedback. Apple Health Calories and time session logs automatically to Apple Health and counts toward your Activity Rings (optional) Built to last Battery-efficient timing for sessions of any length. Screen stays on only when you need it. 7 DAY FREE TRIAL FEATURES • Save up to 5 custom workouts • Quick Build workout generator • Apple Watch companion • Apple Health integration FIRETIME PREMIUM Unlock unlimited saved workouts and FireTime templates. • Monthly: £2.99/month • Lifetime: £19.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy https://thisisfiretime.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support https://thisisfiretime.vercel.app/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FireTime at every 5 days against Tap Timer's fortnightly. Tap Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and FireTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, FireTime every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Timer | FireTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Lottermoser | Odin Church |
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
FireTime
- FireTime Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FireTime Lifetime$19.99









