Comparison

TapSec vs HoldIt

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

Head to head
About

TapSec

Features
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TapSec is a simple yet stylish timer designed to track touch duration and focus sessions. How it works: - Touch and hold the interactive area on the screen - The timer starts counting immediately - Release your finger to stop and save the session Track your statistics: - Total time recorded - Time spent today - Best record (longest touch duration) - Weekly session count - Activity chart for the last 7 days Your 4 most recent sessions are displayed on the home screen with persistent color indicators. Key Features: - 100% Offline: All data is stored locally on your device - Haptic Feedback: Feel the interaction when you start and stop - Dark Mode: Minimalist cyberpunk aesthetic with neon accents

About

HoldIt

Features
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How long can you hold it? HoldIt turns a simple press-and-hold gesture into a precise and satisfying timer. Choose one of ten button styles, press and hold, then release to save your time. Give each result an optional name, browse your history, and return to previous records whenever you want. Haptic feedback and looping sounds make every hold feel responsive, while Silent Mode keeps things quiet when needed. FEATURES • Press and hold to measure elapsed time • Ten distinctive button styles and sounds • Precise results down to hundredths of a second • Add an optional name to each record • Browse and manage your saved history • English and Turkish interface • Silent Mode and haptic feedback • No account or registration required • Records remain on your device HoldIt is free to use and supported by ads. An optional one-time purchase permanently removes all banner and full-screen ads. End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TapSec3 screens
HoldIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapSec at none against HoldIt's 1. TapSec also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. HoldIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapSec asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 1 level
TapSec versus HoldIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapSecHoldIt
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuzin ArtemMUSTAFA CAN ERDEM

In-app purchases

None

TapSec

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HoldIt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is TapSec free?
TapSec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoldIt free?
HoldIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TapSec or HoldIt have ads?
HoldIt shows ads; TapSec does not.

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