# Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds vs Next Up

The clearest difference is price: Next Up at Free against Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds's $4.99. Next Up also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (75% vs 55%). Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds's advantage is chart position (#57 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Next Up is free to download; Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds costs $4.99 up front. Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Next Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Up has 2.8K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds's written reviews are positive against 75% of Next Up's.

Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds ships an update every 2 months, Next Up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds | Next Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-plus-custom-sounds/id1175807581/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Kelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/933241655) | [Alysha Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1376927835) |

## What reviewers say

### Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### Next Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-up-interval-timer/id1376927836)

Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.

**Highlights:** Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds), Detailed and full-screen display modes, Portrait and landscape orientation support, Quick actions for navigation and editing, Background notifications, Timer organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Syncing and Sharing | $3.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds free?

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

### Is Next Up free?

Next Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Next Up is rated higher. Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds averages 3.9 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Next Up averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds or Next Up have ads?

Neither Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds nor Next Up shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds or Next Up?

Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds ships an update every 2 months, and Next Up every 5 weeks. Most recently, Periodic Timer + Custom Sounds was updated on October 23, 2026 and Next Up on October 22, 2026.

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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.*