Comparison

timer & stopwatch vs Repeating Timer

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

Head to head
About

timer & stopwatch

Features
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Set multiple timers and stopwatches at the same time. Give each a name and let it run independently. Build routines for focus, workouts, and breaks. Combine named stages with their own durations, repeat rounds, and choose automatic transitions or start each stage yourself. Try the Pomodoro example or a 40-minute workout followed by a 10-minute break, then make it your own. One routine runs at a time on each device, alongside your ordinary timers. Start a Quick Timer with a preset or minutes slider. Personalize all four presets and choose whether completed Quick Timers are removed automatically. Start timers with Siri and Shortcuts, or use configurable controls on supported systems. On iOS and iPadOS 26 or later, grant alarm permission to use AlarmKit alerts with system countdown and Lock Screen controls. Notification alerts remain available on earlier supported systems or when alarm permission is not granted. Automatic routines use notifications for intermediate stage cues. Keep timers, settings, history, and saved routines on your device and sync them with your other devices through iCloud. A routine's running session stays on the device where you started it.

About

Repeating Timer

This utility app provides a simple and efficient way to set repeating timers with a clear display of remaining time. It offers an Apple Watch app and home screen widgets for quick access and control.

Highlights
  • Repeat timer with remaining time display
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Ad-free experience (paid feature)
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Features
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Simple repeat timer. Free Features: * Repeat timer. Remaining time at a glance. * Apple Watch app * Widget to start and check timers on home screen. Paid Features: * No ads Terms of use๏ผšhttps://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

timer & stopwatch4 screens
Repeating Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: timer & stopwatch at none against Repeating Timer's 1. Repeating Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

timer & stopwatch costs $2.99 and Repeating Timer $1.99 up front. Repeating Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. timer & stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

timer & stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, Repeating Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
timer & stopwatch versus Repeating Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametertimer & stopwatchRepeating Timer
Price$2.99$1.99 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro FerreiraYohei Tamura

In-app purchases

None

timer & stopwatch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Repeating Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.491 Month

Questions

Is timer & stopwatch free?
timer & stopwatch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeating Timer free?
Repeating Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do timer & stopwatch or Repeating Timer have ads?
Neither timer & stopwatch nor Repeating Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, timer & stopwatch or Repeating Timer?
timer & stopwatch ships an update every 2 months, and Repeating Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, timer & stopwatch was updated on October 6, 2026 and Repeating Timer on October 4, 2026.

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