Rappel vs TimesTap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rappel
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Rappel is an aesthetic companion for your daily rituals. Use minimal reminders and focus tools to bring calm to your routine. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TimesTap
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TimesTap is a simple lifelog app built around one idea: capture the time first. Just tap the + button. The exact moment is saved β no typing required. Add a note later, whenever you remember. "When did I take my medicine?" "What time did I start working?" TimesTap lets you capture the moment faster than you can think about it. GREAT FOR - Medication logs - Clocking work start / end - Baby feeding and sleep tracking - Wake-up and bedtime records - Any moment you want to remember later FEATURES - One-tap capture: save the current time instantly, no input needed - Quick tags: log frequent activities (meds, work, ...) with a single tap - Β±10 min adjustment: quickly shift the time for things that just happened - Add notes later: tap any entry to attach or edit a memo - Search: filter instantly by keyword and tag, with highlighting - Calendar & stats: review your days, entry counts, and streaks - Export: manual CSV / JSON export and import - Slack integration (optional): post entries to your Slack channel PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No developer server, no account required. Designed to be ready for input within a second of launch β frictionless enough to use every day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimesTap at none against Rappel's 2. Rappel's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Rappel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TimesTap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Rappel ships an update daily, TimesTap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rappel | TimesTap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joi Sheang LAMJOISHEANG | Hironori Tsumuraya |
In-app purchases
Rappel
- Rappel Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Rappel Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
TimesTap
No in-app purchases









