Comparison

Re vs Simple Repeat Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Re

Record custom sounds or music to use as alarm tones. Schedule alarms for specific days of the week and holidays, with snooze functionality. Includes a timer feature for various uses.

Highlights
  • Record custom alarm sounds
  • Set music as alarm
  • Schedule alarms by day
  • Holiday alarms (Japan only)
  • Snooze function
  • Built-in timer
Features
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◯ Record and set as an alarm sound.  Dad, get up!  Bow-wow Please record freely. Surely, you will be able to have a good morning awake ... Music can also be set for the alarm clock. Pre-installed cute voice too. ◯ Corresponds to the days of the week and public holidays.  To weekday's alarm clock.  In order not to miss the weekly TV program.  At the time of the child's pick up. Various usage can be done with easy setting such as etc. * Holidays are correspondence only in Japan. ◯ Snooze  5 minutes more ...  10 minutes more ... Twice sleep is also comfortable. ◯ Timer  Kitchen timer-like. Ideal for cup noodles. ◯ or more. Although it is a basic alarm application, once you use it, it will definitely go away.

About

Simple Repeat Alarm

This app simplifies alarm management by allowing you to set repeating alarms within a specific time window and interval. It also supports standard one-off alarms and offers options for vibration-only alerts and custom sound selection. Designed for clarity and efficiency, it helps keep your alarm list organized and manageable.

Highlights
  • Repeat alarm within start, end, and interval
  • Standard one-off alarms
  • Customizable weekday selection
  • Vibrate only option
  • Sound selection
  • Clean list view for easy management
  • Intuitive editing
Features
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Repeat Alarm removes the hassle of creating many alarms 5 minutes apart. With one repeat alarm you can set a start time, end time, and interval to automatically fire within a time window. You can also create standard one-off alarms. Designed for clarity and speed, the app keeps your alarm list tidy while giving you the flexibility of repeating alarms and interval alarms. === Highlights === Repeat alarm within a time window: set Start, End, and Interval (for example 5 to 120 minutes) and let it ring automatically in that range. Weekday selection: choose any combination of days (weekdays only, weekends only, custom). Standard alarms: create simple one-time alarms with the same smooth workflow. Vibrate only option: notify by vibration without sound (behavior depends on device settings). Sound selection: pick a tone you like for normal alarms. Clean list view: see label, days, time range, and interval at a glance; toggle on or off instantly. Intuitive editing: switch between repeat alarm and normal alarm and adjust parameters with minimal taps. Localization: Japanese and English. English weekdays use short labels (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). === Use cases === Wake up: 7:00 to 7:30 at a 5 minute interval to prevent oversleeping. Study or work: Pomodoro style with 25 minutes focus + 5 minutes break using a repeating alarm. Exercise and stretching: periodic reminders at a fixed interval. Hydration and chores: repeating notifications throughout the day to build habits. === Why it helps === Traditionally you might create 6 separate alarms at 5 minute steps. With Repeat Alarm, you define one repeat alarm with Start, End, and Interval to achieve the same behavior. Creation, editing, and deletion all happen in one place, so there is less clutter, fewer mistakes, and faster adjustments. Your schedule stays clear and easy to manage. === How it works === Choose repeat alarm or standard alarm. For a repeat alarm, set Start, End, and the Interval. The app schedules notifications at every interval within the time window on the selected weekdays. For a standard alarm, set a single time and optional repeat days. Turn alarms on or off from the list; swipe to delete; tap to edit. === FAQ === Q. Can I use vibration only without sound? A. Yes. Enable Vibrate Only. Actual vibration behavior depends on the device Sound and Haptics settings. Q. Will it notify in the background? A. Yes. The app uses local notifications. Make sure notifications are allowed in system settings. Q. Does the interval alarm support different languages or weekday styles? A. Yes. The app supports Japanese and English. In English we show short weekday labels (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat) to keep the layout compact. === Notes === Notification sounds must follow iOS limitations. Vibration and sound behavior depend on device settings.

Screenshots

Re3 screens
Simple Repeat Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Re at 3.0 against Simple Repeat Alarm's 1.0. Re also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Re holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Re's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Repeat Alarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Re ships an update every 8 days, Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Re versus Simple Repeat Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReSimple Repeat Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosei SuzukiRYOTA HASHIMOTO

Customer experience

Re

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%

Simple Repeat Alarm

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Re

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Repeat Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Repeat Alarm free?
Simple Repeat Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Re or Simple Repeat Alarm?
Re is rated higher. Re averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Simple Repeat Alarm averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Re or Simple Repeat Alarm have ads?
Both Re and Simple Repeat Alarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Re or Simple Repeat Alarm?
Re ships an update every 8 days, and Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Re was updated on October 12, 2026 and Simple Repeat Alarm on September 20, 2026.

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