# Tap Timer vs FireTime

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.

Both are free to download. Tap Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Timer | FireTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Lottermoser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654810830) | [Odin Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873957547) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-timer-interval-countdown/id6743085630)

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:** Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access (Lifetime) | $10.99 | one-time |


### FireTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firetime-tap-train-done/id6758615606)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireTime Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| FireTime Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Timer free?

Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FireTime free?

FireTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Tap Timer or FireTime have ads?

Neither Tap Timer nor FireTime shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Timer or FireTime?

Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, and FireTime every 5 days. Most recently, Tap Timer was updated on November 12, 2026 and FireTime on November 5, 2026.

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