Comparison

Health Auto Export vs Periodic Timer +

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

Head to head
About

Health Auto Export

Export over 150 health and fitness metrics from your iPhone in CSV, JSON, or GPX formats. Securely back up your data, gain personal insights, or integrate with AI tools. Automate exports to cloud storage, APIs, or your calendar.

Highlights
  • Export 150+ health and fitness metrics
  • CSV, JSON, and GPX export formats
  • Automated background exports
  • Cloud storage and API integrations
  • Sync data to macOS app
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Take control of your health data — export, analyze, and back it up securely. Export 150+ health and fitness metrics from iPhone in CSV, JSON, Markdown, or GPX format. Perfect for data backup, personal insights, or analysis using AI tools via the integrated MCP Server. Automate exports. Select any of the integrated integrations: • iCloud Drive • Google Drive • Dropbox • REST API • Home Assistant • MQTT • iOS Calendar • Email You can also use Sync to Mac or create your own dashboards (macOS app install required) HIGHLIGHTS: Health Auto Export supports several metrics and data types categorized into: * Health Metrics (steps, heart rate, sleep phases, blood pressure, etc.) * Workouts + Routes (running, cycling, swimming, hiking, etc.) * Medications * State of Mind * Symptoms * Menstrual Cycle Tracking * ECG * Heart Rate Notifications Automations & Integrations: * Built-in MCP Server. Query health data directly over the network * Export to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox * Send data to REST APIs, MQTT, Home Assistant * Automate email reports to yourself or a care provider * Log data as events in Calendar * Automate actions with Shortcuts * Build your own applications and integrations that leverage health data Health data on desktop: * Sync data to Health Auto Export macOS app * View charts and statistics with the configurable dashboard * Or use the open-source web app (GitHub) to create your own database and dashboards on macOS/Windows/Linux Health data widgets: * Add health widgets to your Home Screen on iPhone, iPad, and Mac * Track your progress at a glance PRIVACY: * 100% private and secure — no account required, third-party sharing. * No data collection, no sharing of your information * You remain in control of your health data PRICING: Health Auto Export contains in-app purchases. Try all Premium features for seven days, then choose from Free, Basic, and Premium tiers: FREE: * Add health data widgets to your Home Screen. * View charts with the statistics dashboard. BASIC (one-time purchase): * Use Manual Export to export health data whenever you need it. * Create simple automations with Shortcuts. * Export individual metrics with greater detail, such as Sleep Phases, ECG, heart rate notifications, or Blood Glucose metadata. * Control data aggregation (seconds → yearly). * Export workouts with routes, heart rate, heart rate recovery, and other metadata. PREMIUM (subscription or lifetime purchase): * Get on with the rest of your day while Health Auto Export syncs your health data in the background. * Automatically export data to your own or any of the integrated platforms. * Sync to Mac makes your health metrics and workouts available on Mac by syncing from iPhone. * Includes all Basic features. SUPPORTED DATA: - See the full app overview and list of supported data at https://healthyapps.dev Terms of Use can be viewed at https://healthyapps.dev/terms Privacy Policy: https://healthyapps.dev/privacy-policy

About

Periodic Timer +

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
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Keep track of time without being distracted by the device! Simple and easy timer that repeats at your chosen interval. FEATURES - Many sounds to select + the ability to add custom ones. - Up to 4 pinned and up to 5 recent Quick Start items. - Long intervals - up to 99 hours! - Vibration, if the sound is off. - Works in the background. - 3 timer output modes: intervals, total time, countdown. - You can cancel or pause the timer with help of a notification. - Flexibility and minimalism. - Shake To Start - can be enabled in settings. - Prevent Lockscreen - another useful setting, the screen will not lock, while the timer is running. USE CASES Here is a list of use cases based on the real feedback: Fitness and health: - Stretching - Stationary bicycle (interval training) - On a treadmill - For HIIT - Jogging - Timed medication - Boxing Cooking - While frying potatoes - Roasting steaks - Checking an oven or a grill to prevent burning Learning & science - Foreign language learning - As a lab timer - Periodic data collection - Speech training - Presentation timing Other - Mindfulness - Communication - To have a sense of time flying away :) HELP Q: Why the timer doesn't work in the background? A: You should allow notifications. Q: How to turn off the sound and turn on the vibration? A: On the device, turn the Silent Mode on. (Side Switch) Q: How can I add a custom sound? A: There are four ways. Choose one depending where is the sound file located. * If the sound on your Mac or PC: 1. Connect the device. 2. Open Finder and select the device. 3. Select Files in the menu. There you'll find 'Periodic +' folder. 4. Drug and drop the sound file there. * From Files app on iPhone: 1. Copy the required file. 2. Open Periodic + folder and paste it. * From another app on iPhone (like Mail): 1. Open the app where the file is located. 2. Find and touch Share button (it may have different name, for example Export). 3. In the appearing Share Sheet find the list of apps. If there is no Periodic +, touch More and enable it. 4. Now select Periodic + in the Share dialog and the sound will be imported. * And the most convenient "+" button! 1. Open Sounds tab. 2. Hit the "+" button in the "Folder" section and pick your file. Q: Alert is limited for 5 seconds! A: Go to Settings app, then Periodic + > Notifications > Banner Style > Persistent. Q: How to switch the Timer Output Mode? A: To switch the Output Mode touch the timer display at the top of the screen. Q: What is Shake To Start for? A: Shake To Start setting allows to start/cancel the timer by shaking the device. Thus, you don't touch the screen, what can be useful while cooking, for example. For this mode, in order to work, the app should be open. This app has a free version with limited features. If you still have questions or suggestions, you can visit the support page (https://goo.gl/forms/pggVBcaBxdW85EGE3), the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/) or you can email me (periodictimer.sup@gmail.com). If you like the app - please, rate it!

Screenshots

Health Auto Export4 screens
Periodic Timer +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Health Auto Export at Free against Periodic Timer +'s $4.99. Health Auto Export also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and rating (4.3 vs 3.9). Periodic Timer +'s advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Health Auto Export is free to download; Periodic Timer + costs $4.99 up front. Health Auto Export sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Periodic Timer + sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Health Auto Export holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Health Auto Export has 408 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Health Auto Export's written reviews are positive against 54% of Periodic Timer +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Health Auto Export ships an update every 8 days, Periodic Timer + every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Health Auto Export versus Periodic Timer +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHealth Auto ExportPeriodic Timer +
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (408 ratings) — better3.9 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews54.9% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings408 — better74
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#81 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLybron SobersVladimir Kelin

Customer experience

Health Auto Export

All ratings408 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews268 reviews
Positive54.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative38.4%

Periodic Timer +

All ratings74 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative32.1%

User reviews

Health Auto Export

From 408 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless data export
  • 🔒 Respects user privacy
  • 👍 Useful for health data analysis
  • 👍 Responsive developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable sync and export functionality
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Confusing setup and instructions
  • 👎 Limited data visualization options

Periodic Timer +

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Health Auto Export

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during export
  • Inconsistent data export
  • Sync issues with iOS updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import data into Apple Health
  • Longer data history in the app
  • More detailed workout data export
  • Medication data export

Periodic Timer +

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Timer restarts automatically
  • External speaker volume lower
  • Battery drain on Apple Watch
  • Timer stops going off after a certain number of reps
  • App crashes
  • Sound uses sound effect volume on iPad
  • Heart rate sensor stays on when running in background
  • Timer restarts automatically
  • Volume barely audible

Requested features

23 requests
  • 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
Show 18 more
  • Customizable notification text
  • Apple Watch complication
  • Widget support
  • Longer vibration duration
  • Lap count and current lap time display
  • Ability to set custom alert audio
  • Option to set alarm for a specific time of day
  • Ability to set multiple timers simultaneously
  • Ability to specify number of loop cycles
  • Option to use custom MP3 files for alerts
  • Control vibration duration
  • Synchronize with iOS clock
  • More diverse vibration modes
  • Ability to add custom notification sounds
  • Turn off Apple Watch function
  • Fix iPad sound volume control
  • Add more timers
  • Make timer not restart automatically

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Health Auto Export

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Basic$2.99
  • Premium Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Periodic Timer +

One-time3
  • Tip a Banana$0.99
  • Tip a Coffee$3.99
  • Donate: Bust the project!$9.99

Questions

Is Health Auto Export free?
Health Auto Export is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Periodic Timer + free?
Periodic Timer + costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Health Auto Export or Periodic Timer +?
Health Auto Export is rated higher. Health Auto Export averages 4.3 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while Periodic Timer + averages 3.9 from 74 ratings.
Do Health Auto Export or Periodic Timer + have ads?
Neither Health Auto Export nor Periodic Timer + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Health Auto Export or Periodic Timer +?
Health Auto Export ships an update every 8 days, and Periodic Timer + every 4 months. Most recently, Health Auto Export was updated on October 16, 2026 and Periodic Timer + on October 16, 2026.

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