Comparison

PerHour vs TapBTC

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

Head to head
About

PerHour

Features
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PerHour - Time Value Calculator PerHour helps you rethink the value of money by showing how much of your time each purchase really costs. Instead of just looking at prices, understand the time you spend earning what you spend. It's a practical tool for smarter, more conscious spending decisions. Key Features Smart Rate Calculator - Enter income as hourly, monthly, or yearly - Automatic conversion between time periods - Customize weekly work hours for accuracy - Supports multiple currencies with proper formatting Purchase Time Calculator - Instantly convert price to work time - View results in minutes, hours, or days - Real-time updates as you type - Haptic feedback for a smoother experience Purchase History & Insights - Track past calculations with timestamps - Mark items as purchased or considered - Review your spending patterns over time - See how your earning rate changes Global Language Support - Available in 13 languages: English, Turkish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Chinese - All text, time, and culture formats are localized Modern and Intuitive Design - Follows Material Design 3 for a clean look - Optimized for all screen sizes - Smooth animations and custom UI elements Smart and Reliable Experience - Save your income rates and preferences - Quick and easy access to core features - Works offline with local data storage - Smart input handling and error messages Who is PerHour for? - Professionals and freelancers optimizing spending - Students learning money management - Families making better budgeting decisions - Anyone aiming for financial awareness and smarter purchases Example Use Cases - Shopping: “This $200 jacket costs 8 hours of work. Is it worth a full day?” - Daily expenses: “This $15 lunch equals 45 minutes of work. Maybe I’ll bring my own.” - Big purchases: “This $3000 trip = 2 weeks of work. Let’s save and plan ahead.” - Subscriptions: “All these monthly services cost 6 hours of my time. Do I use them all?” Privacy First - All data stays on your device - No account or sign-up needed - Your financial info stays private Make every spending decision with clarity and confidence. Time is your most valuable resource—start treating it that way with PerHour. Supported Languages - Arabic - German - English - Spanish - French - Hindi - Italian - Japanese - Korean - Portuguese - Russian - Turkish - Chinese Supported Currencies - US Dollar - Euro - Japanese Yen - British Pound - Chinese Yuan - Indian Rupee - Australian Dollar - Canadian Dollar - Swiss Franc - South Korean Won - UAE Dirham - Argentine Peso - Bangladeshi Taka - Bahraini Dinar - Bolivian Boliviano - Brazilian Real - Chilean Peso - Colombian Peso - Czech Koruna - Danish Krone - Algerian Dinar - Egyptian Pound - Ghanaian Cedi - Hungarian Forint - Indonesian Rupiah - Israeli Shekel - Icelandic Krona - Jordanian Dinar - Kenyan Shilling - Kuwaiti Dinar - Kazakhstani Tenge - Sri Lankan Rupee - Moroccan Dirham - Mexican Peso - Malaysian Ringgit - Nigerian Naira - Norwegian Krone - Nepalese Rupee - New Zealand Dollar - Omani Rial - Peruvian Sol - Philippine Peso - Pakistani Rupee - Polish Zloty - Qatari Riyal - Romanian Leu - Russian Ruble - Saudi Riyal - Swedish Krona - Singapore Dollar - Thai Baht - Tunisian Dinar - Turkish Lira - Tanzanian Shilling - Ukrainian Hryvnia - Ugandan Shilling - Uruguayan Peso - Venezuelan Bolívar - Vietnamese Dong - South African Rand

About

TapBTC

Get instant Bitcoin price updates on your Apple Watch with a simple tap. This app offers the fastest free refresh rate allowed by Apple, ensuring your watch complications are always current. It also includes an iPhone app with detailed market data and home/lock screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Instant price refresh on tap
  • Automatic 15-minute refreshes
  • Supports all Apple Watch complication slots
  • iPhone app with live data
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • No subscription or ads
Features
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Most Bitcoin complications on Apple Watch are stale by the time you glance at them — and the ones that aren't will charge you a monthly fee just to stay current. TapBTC is different. Tap the complication. That's it. No app opens, no loading screen — the price fetches instantly in the background and your complication updates in seconds. Works on all four Apple Watch complication slots: circular, rectangular, inline, and corner. Already running on the fastest free refresh schedule Apple allows — complications update automatically every 15 minutes without you touching anything. Most other apps don't even come close. Features: Tap any complication to silently refresh the price Auto-refreshes at Apple's maximum allowed rate iPhone app shows live price, 24h high/low, all-time high, and current block height Home screen and lock screen widgets included No subscription. No ads. One-time purchase. Built for people who actually check Bitcoin on their wrist.

Screenshots

PerHour4 screens
TapBTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TapBTC at every 5 days against PerHour's every 8 months. PerHour's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. PerHour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TapBTC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PerHour ships an update every 8 months, TapBTC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PerHour versus TapBTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerHourTapBTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTolga DurmanRyan Evans

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PerHour

One-time1
  • PerHour Premium$2.99
1 purchases

TapBTC

One-time1
  • TapBTC Pro$1.99

Questions

Is PerHour free?
PerHour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapBTC free?
TapBTC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PerHour or TapBTC have ads?
Neither PerHour nor TapBTC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PerHour or TapBTC?
PerHour ships an update every 8 months, and TapBTC every 5 days. Most recently, PerHour was updated on September 24, 2026 and TapBTC on September 26, 2026.

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