Tap Timer vs Interval Timer
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/
Interval Timer
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A clean, powerful interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, boxing, running intervals, EMOM, AMRAP and custom workouts. No ads. No account. Start your workout in one tap and follow clear voice, bell and haptic cues, so your focus stays on training instead of on your phone. BUILT FOR REAL TRAINING Designed for workouts where every second matters: • Tabata 20s work / 10s rest • HIIT circuits • Boxing and MMA rounds • Run / walk intervals • EMOM and AMRAP workouts • Mobility, stretching and custom routines TRAIN BY SOUND Choose the cue style that fits your session: • Voice Coach for guided intervals • Boxing Bell for round-based training • Music Friendly mode for workouts with music • Silent Haptics when you want no sound BIG TIMER. ZERO GUESSING. The workout screen is built to be readable while moving: • Huge countdown numbers • Clear WORK and REST states • Color-coded phases • Next interval preview • Round progress • Simple pause, skip and stop controls CUSTOM ROUTINES Build your own interval structure in seconds: • Work duration • Rest duration • Rounds • Warmup and cooldown • Sound mode • Custom Tabata, HIIT, boxing and running timers MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY Focused, fast and minimal: • One-tap start • Control lock during workouts • Cues keep firing with the screen off • Clean dark interface • No clutter • No social feed • No workout videos you did not ask for Whether you train at home, in the gym, on the track or in a boxing class, this timer keeps you on the next interval. Train by sound. Move on time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Interval Timer at none against Tap Timer's 4. Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Tap Timer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, Interval Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap Timer | Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Max Lottermoser | CODEENSIS LTD |
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
Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
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