Comparison

Tap Timer vs Hefity

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

Hefity

Features
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Hefity is a training log for people who actually track their lifts. Build the programs you train on, log every set as you go, and see whether the numbers are moving. No coach-in-your-pocket gimmicks, no feed, no streaks to protect. Just an honest record of what you lifted and where it's heading. BUILD YOUR OWN PROGRAMS • Create workouts and full programs the way you actually train • 257 built-in exercises with step-by-step instructions and reference media • Mark sets as warm-up, working, drop set, or to failure • Reorder, swap, and edit exercises mid-session without losing your place KNOW IF YOU'RE PROGRESSING • Pick a Focus Metric per exercise — Total Volume, Volume Increase, Max Weight, Estimated 1RM, Total Reps, Reps/Set, Time, Distance, or Pace • Every set is compared against the last time you did that exercise, so you see the change while you're still under the bar • Personal records are caught automatically as you log • Per-exercise charts show the trend over months, not just today YOUR WHOLE TRAINING HISTORY • Every session saved, searchable, and readable at a glance • Calendar view of what you trained and when • Full history per exercise, with notes you can leave for next time IPHONE AND APPLE WATCH • A Live Activity keeps the active session on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Your workout mirrors to Apple Watch — log from your wrist, mid-set • An optional reminder nudges you if a session is left open YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS • Sign in to sync your training across every device you use • Export everything to CSV or JSON, any time, no upsell • Import your history back in — backups actually restore • Delete your local data or your entire account from inside the app BUILT THE WAY YOU MEASURE • Imperial or metric, set independently for weight and distance • Native, fast, and designed for one-handed use between sets Hefity is for the lifter who already knows what a good program looks like and just wants a tool that keeps up. Questions or bugs: support@hefity.com Privacy Policy: https://hefity.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://hefity.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Tap Timer4 screens
Hefity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hefity at none against Tap Timer's 4. On price, update cadence, 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

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. Hefity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, Hefity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tap Timer versus Hefity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTap TimerHefity
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMax LottermoserEvaluant LLC

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)$10.99
None

Hefity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tap Timer free?
Tap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hefity free?
Hefity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tap Timer or Hefity have ads?
Neither Tap Timer nor Hefity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap Timer or Hefity?
Tap Timer ships an update fortnightly, and Hefity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tap Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hefity on October 5, 2026.

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