Comparison

Tap vs FireTime

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

Head to head
About

Tap

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Breathing well is fundamental, yet many people are never taught how. Inhaler technique adds another layer of complexity, where timing and coordination matter. Tap: Haptic Inhaler is a calm, guided breathing app designed primarily to support correct inhaler technique, while also offering structured guidance for general breathing practice using gentle haptics and clear timing cues. Whether you are learning to use an inhaler or simply want to practise calmer, more intentional breathing, Tap provides a clear and distraction free experience.

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FireTime

Features
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FireTime โ€” Build workouts in seconds. Pick a duration, style and focus. FireTime generates a full session with named exercises, structured intervals, sets and reps, warmup and cooldown. Edit anything, save it, or just hit go. No accounts. No feeds. No setup. Just training. Quick Build Three choices and you're training. Select from HIIT, Tabata, weights, strength or endurance styles across six focus areas. Every workout is different, every session is yours to keep. Full Custom Build from scratch with complete control over every interval โ€” name, duration, work, rest, rounds. Create the exact session you want. Designed for focus Clear audio and haptic cues guide you through every phase. The interface stays out of your way โ€” bold, legible, and calm. Apple Watch Run workouts from your wrist with full haptic and audio feedback. Apple Health Calories and time session logs automatically to Apple Health and counts toward your Activity Rings (optional) Built to last Battery-efficient timing for sessions of any length. Screen stays on only when you need it. 7 DAY FREE TRIAL FEATURES โ€ข Save up to 5 custom workouts โ€ข Quick Build workout generator โ€ข Apple Watch companion โ€ข Apple Health integration FIRETIME PREMIUM Unlock unlimited saved workouts and FireTime templates. โ€ข Monthly: ยฃ2.99/month โ€ข Lifetime: ยฃ19.99 one-time purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy https://thisisfiretime.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support https://thisisfiretime.vercel.app/support.html

Screenshots

Tap4 screens
FireTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap at none against FireTime's 2. Tap also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). FireTime's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FireTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tap ships an update every 2 months, FireTime every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Tap versus FireTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapFireTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDouglas KilbyOdin Church

In-app purchases

None

Tap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FireTime

Subscriptions1
  • FireTime Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • FireTime Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Tap free?
Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FireTime free?
FireTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tap or FireTime have ads?
Neither Tap nor FireTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tap or FireTime?
Tap ships an update every 2 months, and FireTime every 5 days. Most recently, Tap was updated on November 5, 2026 and FireTime on November 5, 2026.

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