Comparison

Repeating Reminder vs Intent

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

Head to head
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)

About

Intent

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Blocks all apps by default and requires you to manually unlock the required apps for each phone use. Prevents aimlessly wandering into a doom scroll.

Screenshots

Repeating Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Repeating Reminder at 2 against Intent's —. Repeating Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeating Reminder ships an update every 2 months, Intent every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Repeating Reminder versus Intent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeating ReminderIntent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudolf FernandesKIERAN ALAN HITCHCOCK

In-app purchases

None

Repeating Reminder

No in-app purchases

None

Intent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeating Reminder free?
Repeating Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intent free?
Intent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, Repeating Reminder or Intent?
Repeating Reminder ships an update every 2 months, and Intent every 4 months. Most recently, Repeating Reminder was updated on October 11, 2026 and Intent on October 10, 2026.

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