Comparison

HapticCode vs Haptiq

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HapticCode

Features
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HapticCode is the ultimate tool for iOS developers and designers to create, test, and export rich haptic feedback patterns with precision and ease. Whether you're crafting subtle tap feedback or immersive tactile experiences, HapticCode provides a visual, intuitive interface to build Core Haptics patterns — no code required. Key Features: Live Timeline Editor: Visually build and edit haptic events over time, complete with intensity, sharpness, and duration controls. Real-Time Playback: Instantly preview your patterns on-device using Apple’s Core Haptics engine. Waveform Visualizer: See a dynamic, animated waveform to better understand the feel of your haptics. ADSR Envelope Controls: Optionally configure attack, decay, sustain, and release for advanced tactile shaping. Pattern Export: Export as Swift code to integrate directly into Xcode. Export as JSON or plain text for sharing or documentation. Built-in Sharing: Share your custom patterns via AirDrop, WhatsApp, or any other app with a single tap. iCloud-Backed Library: Organize and revisit your saved patterns anytime. Beautiful UI: Inspired by Apple’s design language — smooth gradients, glowing waveforms, and intuitive layout. Ideal For: iOS Developers integrating custom haptics. UX Designers prototyping feedback. Musicians & Creators exploring tactile audio. Privacy First: No IDFA tracking. No personal data collection. HapticCode is built for creators, not marketers. Start feeling your ideas. With HapticCode, your app’s experience goes beyond the screen — into your hands.

About

Haptiq

Create, edit, and export custom haptic feedback patterns without writing code. Design tactile experiences for UX prototyping and app development, with real-time recording and precise parameter adjustments. Share your creations easily for integration into iOS and macOS projects.

Highlights
  • Real-time haptic pattern recording
  • Intuitive parameter adjustment sliders
  • Visual intensity and sharpness graphs
  • Import and export AHAP files
  • Direct sharing via system share sheet
  • No-code haptic design
Features
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Haptiq is your all-in-one tool for creating, editing, and exporting custom haptic feedback. Whether you’re prototyping UX interactions or crafting nuanced tactile experiences, Haptiq puts the power of Core Haptics at your fingertips — no code required. # Record & Play Tap or hold to record custom haptic patterns in real time. Control intensity and sharpness on the fly and instantly feel your creation through the device’s haptic engine. # Fine-Tune with Precision Adjust haptic parameters using intuitive sliders. Every detail of your tactile experience is under your control. # Visualize Patterns Understand your design at a glance. Haptiq displays a graph of intensity and sharpness over time so you can refine with confidence. # Import & Export AHAP Files Bring in existing .ahap files or export your creations for use in your iOS/macOS projects. Compatible with Core Haptics and ready to share. # Share with a Tap Instantly distribute your pattern via the system share sheet — whether to teammates, apps, or AirDrop. --- Built for designers, developers, and experimenters, Haptiq is the missing piece in your haptic workflow. Start shaping how your users feel your app. #OpenSource on GitHub: github.com/thisIsTheFoxe/Haptiq

Screenshots

HapticCode4 screens
Haptiq2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Haptiq at Free against HapticCode's $0.99. Haptiq also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Haptiq is free to download; HapticCode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HapticCode versus Haptiq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHapticCodeHaptiq
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.117 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpad Larrinaga AvilesHenrik Storch

In-app purchases

None

HapticCode

No in-app purchases

None

Haptiq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HapticCode free?
HapticCode costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haptiq free?
Haptiq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HapticCode or Haptiq have ads?
Neither HapticCode nor Haptiq shows ads.

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