Comparison

Haptic Pulse Timer vs VTimer

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

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About

Haptic Pulse Timer

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Feel the time. Not the noise. Haptic Pulse Timer is a countdown timer that replaces loud alarms with silent vibration alerts. Set your duration, pick a haptic pattern, and let your phone do the rest β€” quietly. Why haptic? In meetings, libraries, shared offices, or late at night β€” there are moments when sound is not an option. Haptic Pulse Timer was designed for those moments. No beeps. No rings. Just a pulse. 4 vibration patterns - Steady β€” a consistent, rhythmic pulse - Heartbeat β€” a natural double-tap beat - Rapid β€” fast bursts that demand attention - Gentle β€” soft waves for a calm alert Tap any pattern to preview how it feels before starting your timer. Always visible Your countdown appears in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. Glance at your phone, see the time left β€” no need to unlock or open the app. Simple by design One screen. No accounts. No subscriptions. Set your time with + and βˆ’ controls, hold to adjust faster, hit Start, and go. Haptic Pulse Timer stays out of your way until it's time to alert you. Customizable alert duration Choose how long the vibration plays when your timer ends β€” from 10 seconds up to continuous β€” so you never miss it. Home screen widgets Small and medium widgets let you see your timer status at a glance without opening the app. Perfect for meditation, cooking, power naps, focus sessions, workouts, or any moment where silence matters. Four vibration patterns. Zero distractions.

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VTimer

Features
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VTimer is a customizable interval timer that repeats vibration or sound alerts at intervals you set. You can adjust the alert interval and alert length separately, making it easy to fit the timer to workouts, stretching, breathing exercises, study sessions, timed problem-solving, and other repeating routines. Choose vibration or sound for each repeat. In sound mode, you can pick an audio file from your device, preview it, and apply it in a few taps so the timer fits your routine. On the timer screen, you can check the remaining time, current status, and completed cycle count at a glance. Quick presets let you apply commonly used settings instantly, while simple start, pause, and reset controls keep the experience focused and easy to use. Full-screen mode hides unnecessary elements and shows the timer in large digits. Key benefits - Set the alert interval and alert length separately - Choose repeating vibration or sound alerts - Select and preview your own alert sound - Check remaining time, alert mode, and completed cycles at a glance - Apply common intervals quickly with presets - View the timer in large digits in full-screen mode - Personalize the timer look with theme and color options Features 1. Timer - Countdown display - Visual progress ring - Running, alerting, and paused status display - Completed cycle count - Full-screen mode 2. Settings - Alert interval - Alert length - Vibration or sound mode - Custom sound selection, preview - Theme mode and color options 3. Quick Start - Presets for commonly used intervals - Fast setup with a single tap 4. Running Session - Start, pause, and reset controls - Check the current session flow at a glance Notes - On iPhone, vibration can feel different between foreground use and background or lock-screen alerts. - Background alerts follow iOS system notification behavior and device settings. If you want an interval timer that repeats exactly the way you prefer, VTimer gives you flexible control without unnecessary complexity. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://steadyseller.com/home/en/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haptic Pulse Timer at none against VTimer's 1. VTimer's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. VTimer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Haptic Pulse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Haptic Pulse Timer versus VTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaptic Pulse TimerVTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
Adsβ€”Yes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSYLVAIN RAMOUSSEYeongsang Kim

In-app purchases

None

Haptic Pulse Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VTimer

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads Annual$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Haptic Pulse Timer free?
Haptic Pulse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VTimer free?
VTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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