Comparison

Rappel vs TimesTap

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

Head to head
About

Rappel

Features
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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/

About

TimesTap

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Rappel4 screens
TimesTap4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Rappel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TimesTap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rappel ships an update daily, TimesTap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Rappel versus TimesTap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRappelTimesTap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoi Sheang LAMJOISHEANGHironori Tsumuraya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Rappel

Subscriptions2
  • Rappel Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rappel Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

TimesTap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rappel free?
Rappel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimesTap free?
TimesTap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rappel or TimesTap have ads?
Neither Rappel nor TimesTap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rappel or TimesTap?
Rappel ships an update daily, and TimesTap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rappel was updated on October 8, 2026 and TimesTap on October 19, 2026.

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