Repeating Reminder vs Routine Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable intervals
- Repeat reminders indefinitely
- Favorite settings storage (up to 8)
- Unique color for each favorite
- Versatile use cases (HIIT, kitchen timer, etc.)
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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)
Routine Timer
This app helps you stay on track with any routine by repeating custom intervals. Set durations, breaks, and receive alerts with sound and vibration, even when your phone is locked. It's ideal for hydration, workouts, study sessions, and more.
- Repeat any interval
- Optional breaks
- Fixed or infinite loops
- Sound and vibration alerts
- Active hours scheduling
- Light and dark themes
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Routine Timer is the simplest way to repeat any interval — for hydration reminders, workouts, study sprints, cooking, stretching, breathing, and any routine you want to stay on top of. Set a duration, add an optional break, and let it repeat as many times as you like — or loop forever. Routine Timer alerts you with sound and vibration at every interval, even when your phone is locked or the app is in the background. FEATURES • Repeat any interval with a single tap • Optional break between intervals • Repeat a fixed number of times — or loop infinitely • Alerts with sound and vibration, even when locked • A range of built-in alert sounds • Active hours — only get reminded during the times you choose • Clean light and dark themes • Start-delay countdown before the first interval ROUTINE TIMER PRO • Save up to 20 timers • Repeat forever — unlimited loops • Up to 99 fixed repeats • Every alert sound • Set daily active hours Whether you're drinking more water, running intervals, or timing focus sessions, Routine Timer keeps your routine on track. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Routine Timer at 5.0 against Repeating Reminder's 4.3. Repeating Reminder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Routine Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Repeating Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Routine Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Repeating Reminder ships an update every 2 months, Routine Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repeating Reminder | Routine Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rudolf Fernandes | Prioton LLC |
Customer experience
Repeating Reminder
Routine Timer
In-app purchases
Repeating Reminder
No in-app purchases
Routine Timer
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
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