Comparison

Timers vs Repeating Reminder

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

Head to head
About

Timers

Manage your time effectively with this interval timer app. Create and run multiple timers in sequence, with options to repeat groups of timers for structured routines. Receive notifications, speech, and countdowns to stay on track during focused sessions.

Highlights
  • Run multiple timers in sequence
  • Repeat timer groups
  • Notifications and speech alerts
  • Timer templates and duplication
  • Background operation
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Manage your time smartly and stay focused on what matters. Over 125,000 downloads worldwide with an average rating of 4.6 from more than 1,500 reviews. A simple way to support all your focused moments throughout the day. Timers is an interval timer app that lets you run multiple timers in sequence. Perfect for cooking, studying, workouts, meditation, Pomodoro sessions, stretching, and more. ■ Run multiple timers in sequence Create as many timers as you need and run them automatically in order. Save them as a group and reuse your daily routines with a single tap. ■ Repeat for each group Grouped timers can be repeated a specified number of times. Example: “Exercise → Rest” repeated 10 times, or “25 min focus → 5 min break” repeated 4 sets. ■ Notifications, speech, countdown At the set time, you’ll receive a notification. When the app is open, speech and countdown are available. Even in the background or with the screen locked, notifications will alert you. ■ Simple and intuitive Edit time, repeats, sound, and names with ease. Use templates or duplication to quickly reuse your favorite timers. ■ Premium for a cleaner experience All core features are free. Purchasing Premium removes ads so you can stay focused. Purchases can be restored anytime. ---- ■ Features • Run multiple timers in sequence • Repeat by group (set count) • Notifications / speech / countdown / advance notice • Templates and timer duplication • Background notifications / auto-lock control • Badge shows active timers • Dark Mode support • Remove ads (Premium) ---- Make your time simple and productive. Timers helps you focus every day.

About

Repeating Reminder

This app provides a simple and robust way to set repeating reminders with customizable intervals. It's ideal for tasks like interval training, kitchen timers, or regular breaks. Save up to 8 favorite settings for quick access.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Repeat reminders indefinitely
  • Favorite settings storage (up to 8)
  • Unique color for each favorite
  • Versatile use cases (HIIT, kitchen timer, etc.)
Features
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Do you have to repeat something every so often? Then, this app may be for you. Simply set your interval, press "Start". You will get a beep every interval ... forever (well, until you "Stop" the app). There are a number of options to make the app work just right for you. Favorites * Stores "favorites" -- up to 8 * Swipe through your favorites * Each favorite has its unique color Use it for any of the following : * HIIT [other intervals -- work/rest, study/internet] * Round-the-dinner-table "debates" * Kitchen timer (my favorite! Pancakes, fried bread, rice...) * Pill reminder * Take a break from staring at your computer screen (or co-worker) * Get off your butt periodically (in the office)

Screenshots

Timers4 screens
Repeating Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timers at 73% against Repeating Reminder's 0%. Timers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Repeating Reminder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Timers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Repeating Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timers has 49 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Timers's written reviews are positive against 0% of Repeating Reminder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timers ships an update weekly, Repeating Reminder every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timers versus Repeating Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimersRepeating Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews73.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoRudolf Fernandes

Customer experience

Timers

All ratings49 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive73.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative14.1%

Repeating Reminder

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timers

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Repeating Reminder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timers free?
Timers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Repeating Reminder free?
Repeating Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timers or Repeating Reminder?
Timers is rated higher. Timers averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Repeating Reminder averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Timers or Repeating Reminder have ads?
Timers shows ads; Repeating Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, Timers or Repeating Reminder?
Timers ships an update weekly, and Repeating Reminder every 2 months. Most recently, Timers was updated on October 11, 2026 and Repeating Reminder on October 11, 2026.

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