# Health Auto Export vs Periodic Timer +

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 (#60 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Health Auto Export | Periodic Timer + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/health-auto-export-json-plus-csv/id1115567069/reviews)** | [3.9 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-plus/id1175807581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 70 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lybron Sobers](https://appshunter.io/developer/573121255) | [Vladimir Kelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/933241655) |

## What reviewers say

### Health Auto Export

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/health-auto-export-json-plus-csv/id1115567069)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $6.99 | per year |
| Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during export
- Inconsistent data export
- Sync issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

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


### Periodic Timer +

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

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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 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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