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24 alternatives to Tap Time

DIY Clock,Count Down Timer

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tap Time launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Mom Clock▲742

   Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…

   Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →

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   Timers▲82

   Sleek and intelligent time tracking app for iOS

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Single Clock▲137

   Set reminders, forget time zones!

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Countdown▲92

   Simple event countdown timer

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   DownCount: Menu Bar CountDown▲117

   Start a count down from your menu bar

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Daily Timer▲140

   The simplest and most beautifully designed timer app yet

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   TabTimer▲195

   The world's tiniest timer. Built for your browser.

   2024 · tabtimer.net · its alternatives →

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   CountDuck▲122

   Simple, beautiful, iOS 17 countdown app

   2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   World Clock iOS 8 Widget▲86

   Check the time, anytime. Just pull down Notification Center.

   2015 · overdesigned.net · its alternatives →

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    Clocks▲162

    A minimal world clock app for your Mac's menubar

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Timing 2▲203

    Automatic time and productivity tracking for Mac.

    2017 · timingapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Cue It - Interval Timer▲92

    Periodic interval timer

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Clocks for iOS▲192

    Transform your phone into a beautiful clock display

    2025 · clocks.app · its alternatives →

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    Clocking - Work Tracker▲82

    Protect your free time from over hours

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    A Task Timer▲81

    Easy to organize your tasks

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Alarm Clock in your browser▲93

    More than just an online alarm clock

    2023 · alarmnclock.com · its alternatives →

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    Dials 1.0▲96

    Clock based calendar app for iPhone

    2016 · dialsapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Timed▲89

    Workout timer app for iPhone and Apple Watch

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Modern Time▲85

    A designer's digital clock for all of your Apple devices

    2022 · its alternatives →

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    TimeWave 3 - Time Manager▲80

    Flowing Timers on iPad, iPhone & Apple Watch.

    2023 · timewave.webflow.io · its alternatives →

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    Clocker Timer▲70

    A better countdown timer for Windows

    2017 · syncpool.tumblr.com · its alternatives →

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    Clocker▲114

    Keep track of people in different time zones

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Progress Bar - Track your Time▲77

    Time tracker and organizer for iOS

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Countdown App & Widget for iOS▲14

    Countdown to all the important events in your life.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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