Comparison

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer 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

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer

This app provides silent alerts using vibration for alarms and timers. It functions similarly to the native clock app, allowing for custom alarms and timers that continue running in the background. Enhance your experience with theme customization and ad removal through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Vibration-only alerts
  • Unlimited free alarm storage
  • Repeat alarms by day
  • Second-level timer precision
  • Background timer operation
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Notifications without sound, only with vibration. Even if your iPhone is set to sound, no sound will be played. It works almost the same as the iPhone's clock app, so you can use it right away. However, since iPads do not have a built-in vibration function, they will not vibrate. ● Alarm Unlimited storage for free Set by date Repeat by day of the week ● Timer Set to the second Progress displayed in a circle Notification time display Continues to count even when the app is closed ● Other Background notifications Supports dark mode ● In-app purchases One-time purchase, valid forever! - Remove ads - Choose from about 20 theme colors! ● Use cases - To prevent oversleeping on trains or buses. - As a wake-up call for naps at work or school. - For night shift naps. - When putting children to bed. - When surrounding noise is too loud to hear. - In quiet places like libraries, study rooms, or internet cafes. - For meditation or mindfulness. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer3 screens
Simple Repeat Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer at 76% against Simple Repeat Alarm's 0%. Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (102 vs 1). Simple Repeat Alarm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Repeat Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Repeat Alarm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer versus Simple Repeat Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibrating Alarm Clock & TimerSimple Repeat Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (102 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings102 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermanabu uedaRYOTA HASHIMOTO

Customer experience

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer

All ratings102 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.2%

Simple Repeat Alarm

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer

One-time4
  • Support the app #1$0.49
  • Support the app #2$0.99
  • Support the app #3$1.99
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  • Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99
None

Simple Repeat Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer free?
Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Repeat Alarm free?
Simple Repeat Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer or Simple Repeat Alarm?
Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer is rated higher. Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Simple Repeat Alarm averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer or Simple Repeat Alarm have ads?
Both Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer and Simple Repeat Alarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer or Simple Repeat Alarm?
Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vibrating Alarm Clock & Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Repeat Alarm on September 5, 2026.

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