Comparison

Tap Timer vs Ippon Timer

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, 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.

Highlights
  • Custom haptic intervals
  • Drag & drop interval editor
  • Standalone Apple Watch operation
  • Health & Activity Rings integration
  • Silent, discreet timing
  • Versatile workout and focus modes
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

Ippon Timer

Features
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Free round and interval timer for martial arts, HIIT, strength training, and any timed workout. No account, no ads, no data collection. JUST SAY WHAT YOU WANT Type or speak your workout in plain language — "tabata squats", "5 rounds 3 min with 1 min rest", "30s sprawls 30s clinch knees 20s rest x 3". On-device AI figures out the rest. ROUNDS & INTERVALS - Configurable round timer with work, rest, and round count - Interval timer for complex multi-segment workouts - Until Stop mode for open-ended sparring and drilling - Multiple sets with automatic rest between each - Tabata, EMOM, pyramid, and ladder patterns READY-TO-GO PRESETS Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Judo Randori, Tabata, Circuit Drill, and more. Save your own and organize by category. APPLE WATCH Start timers on your wrist or mirror your phone. Presets sync automatically. HealthKit workout tracking included. HEAR IT ACROSS THE ROOM Three sound themes — Classic, Gym Gong, Boxing Bell. Adjustable volume and beep counts. Background sound modes so you never miss a transition with the screen off. LOCK SCREEN & WIDGETS Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Pin presets to home screen widgets for one-tap starts. MUSIC Link Apple Music playlists, albums, or songs to any preset. Music starts automatically with your workout.

Screenshots

Tap Timer4 screens
Ippon Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ippon Timer at none against Tap Timer's 4. Ippon Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Ippon Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tap Timer versus Ippon Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap TimerIppon Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax LottermoserZGuy Software Solutions

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Tap Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Premium Access (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Access (Annual)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access (Lifetime)$6.99
None

Ippon Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Timer free?
Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ippon Timer free?
Ippon Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Timer or Ippon Timer have ads?
Neither Tap Timer nor Ippon Timer shows ads.

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