Comparison

Haptic Pulse Timer vs Dial

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

Head to head
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 — quietly. Why haptic? In meetings, libraries, shared offices, or late at night — 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 — a consistent, rhythmic pulse - Heartbeat — a natural double-tap beat - Rapid — fast bursts that demand attention - Gentle — 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 — no need to unlock or open the app. Simple by design One screen. No accounts. No subscriptions. Set your time with + and − 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 — from 10 seconds up to continuous — 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.

About

Dial

This app transforms countdowns into a tactile experience with precise haptic feedback and spatial audio. Choose from various material themes and enjoy a focus-designed interface for setting and managing timers across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Tactile dial with one-second detents
  • Synchronized Core Haptics and mechanical clicks
  • Binaural spatial audio for clicks
  • Multiple material themes
  • Countdown timers up to two hours
  • Cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)
  • Widget and Live Activity support
Features
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Time should feel as good as it looks. Dial: Haptic ASMR Timer turns a familiar countdown into a tactile, spatial instrument. Rotate the dial through precise one-second detents. Below one minute, choose any whole second. At one minute and above, the dial settles cleanly on :00 or :30. Each adjustment can answer with synchronized Core Haptics and a tiny mechanical click. With compatible headphones, binaural spatial rendering lets each click follow your touch around the dial. On other audio routes, Dial keeps sound quiet and balanced. CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL • Sycamore — pale figured wood and warm metal • Atelier — rich wood with a private-club glow • Saddle — cognac leather and polished brass • Carbon — forged carbon with cool titanium • Nocturne — piano-black lacquer and chrome DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Set countdowns from one second to two hours • Start, pause, adjust, and reset with tactile controls • Keep a countdown running when you leave the app • Receive an optional quiet completion notification • Control sound and haptics independently • Finish with a soft, fading tone instead of a jarring default alarm • Use VoiceOver labels and Reduce Motion support TIME ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Enjoy the full tactile dial on iPhone and the spacious crafted interface on iPad • Turn the Digital Crown to set, start, pause, repeat, and reset timers on Apple Watch • Keep timer state aligned between iPhone and a paired Apple Watch when connectivity is available • Follow a centered, second-by-second countdown from Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Launch 30-second, 1-minute, 3-minute, and 5-minute presets from a widget • Keep an active timer visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a system-driven Live Activity • Add circular, rectangular, inline, or corner complications to your Apple Watch face Timers up to and including five minutes are free. Dial Pro is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase that unlocks longer timers. There is no subscription, account, or advertising. When the countdown ends, a theme-matched Time’s Up moment sweeps light across the dial before the instrument quietly comes to rest. Turn the dial. Feel every second. Make time tangible. Privacy Policy: https://mikecerdeiros.github.io/dial-asmr-timer/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haptic Pulse Timer at none against Dial's 1. Dial's advantage is device support. On price 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

Both are free to download. Dial sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Haptic Pulse Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Haptic Pulse Timer versus Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaptic Pulse TimerDial
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSYLVAIN RAMOUSSEMichael Cerdeiros

In-app purchases

None

Haptic Pulse Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Dial

One-time1
  • Dial Pro$3.99

Questions

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

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