# Restless vs Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds

The clearest difference is rating: Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds at 3.9 against Restless's 2.3. Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 25%) and ratings volume (75 vs 11). Restless's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Restless costs $1.99 and Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds $4.99 up front. Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Restless asks for nothing beyond the download.

Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds has 75 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Restless's written reviews are positive against 55% of Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restless | Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restless-never-fall-asleep/id1048930054/reviews) | **[3.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-plus-custom-sounds/id1175807581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cubesoft SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/742022510) | [Vladimir Kelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/933241655) |

## What reviewers say

### Restless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restless-never-fall-asleep/id1048930054)

This app helps you stay awake by vibrating at regular intervals and when it detects you might be falling asleep. It uses your heart rate, age, and biological sex to personalize its alerts, even when running in the background or with the screen off.

**Highlights:** Vibrates to keep you awake, Detects falling asleep using heart rate, Personalized alerts based on age and sex, Works in background, Screen-off functionality, Changing vibration patterns

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-plus-custom-sounds/id1175807581)

This app provides a simple, repeating interval timer that works in the background. It offers customizable sounds, vibration, and flexible output modes for various activities like fitness, cooking, and learning. The interface is designed to be minimalist and distraction-free.

**Highlights:** Repeating interval timer, Customizable sounds and vibration, Works in the background, Long intervals up to 99 hours, Multiple timer output modes, Shake to start functionality

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip a Banana | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip a Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donate: Bust the project! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Perfect for workouts
- 👍 No ads, no nonsense
- 👍 Good app, like it
- 👍 Very practical

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Nagging to write reviews
- 😩 Doesn't work in background
- 😩 Not loud enough
- 😩 Vibration too short
- 😩 Paid version lacks features

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work in background
- Timer doesn't work for over 59 minutes on watch
- Custom alert audio not working
- Alarm not working after payment
- App doesn't open

**Requested features**

- More sound options
- Ability to set alarm for a time of day
- Explanation for changing display mode
- Simultaneous timers
- Ability to set start/end times and weekdays


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restless free?

Restless costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds free?

Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Restless or Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds?

Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds is rated higher. Restless averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds averages 3.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do Restless or Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds have ads?

Neither Restless nor Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*