Comparison

Camera Timer! vs Repeat Timer

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

Head to head
About

Camera Timer!

Capture photos of yourself or groups with a customizable countdown timer. Choose between single or multiple shots, and set audio or visual alerts before and after taking pictures. Ideal for hands-free photography.

Highlights
  • Customizable countdown timer
  • Single and multi-shot modes
  • Set number of continuous shots
  • Audio warning before shooting
  • Speech alerts with custom messages
  • Strobe light flashing alerts
Features
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This app allows you to take photo yourself or share with friends and groups more easily.You can set a countdown before taking pictures at a time. Including the number of shots in a continuous take.You can set up by the operation mode 2. 1) Single Shot Mode Working in this mode you can set the countdown time before photography from 2 to 30 seconds. 2) Multi Shot Mode Working in this mode unless you can set the countdown time before the camera, you can also set the number of shots to take, including the timing of each shot with. 3) Multiple alerts Features: 1. (Sound Warning Setting) You can set audio warning before shooting every time. 2. (Speech To Alert Settings) Speech to alert after shooting full amount that you specify. 2.1 Voice messages can be defined as the way you want. 2.2 Speech can be defined languages(for now). 2.3 You can set the speed for uttering. 3. (Strobe Lights Flashing Setting) Alarms with strobe lights flashing after shooting full amount that you specify.(When you take a picture with The rear camera only.) 4. Display an animation while running timer ***Note*** -Images are stored on Camera Roll.

About

Repeat Timer

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable repeating timers
  • Optional interval timer cycles
  • Background operation with notifications
  • Multiple alert sounds
  • Visual and audio alerts
  • Precise duration setting
Features
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The #1 best-selling repeating timer app since 2013 with over 500,000 downloads, Repeat Timer is a simple recurring reminder for all of your repeating tasks and routines – taking your medications, getting up from your desk to stretch, cooking, yoga and meditation, TV time for kids, workouts and more! –– Easy to use: Simply name your timer, set the main timer duration, choose number of repeats and press Start! –– Optional interval timer: Use the optional interval timer that runs between main timer cycles (for example, 2min – 30sec – 2min – 30sec – 2min). Great for interval workouts! –– Works in the background: Run your timer while using other apps or with the phone in sleep mode. You’ll get hands-free visual and audio notifications that you don’t need to stop or dismiss. Downloaded over 600,000 times, our Repeat Timer apps are relied on daily by parents, teachers, coaches and more around the world. Get the app and join them to stay on track with your routines, minimize stress and make your days more productive and efficient! Download Repeat Timer today to streamline all of your routines: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Easily configure and start your timers in seconds • Repeat timer cycles up to 5 times (up to 99 when you unlock Pro) • See your timer title in notification alerts to avoid confusing them • Choose from 15 high quality alert sounds, including voice commands (40 in Pro) • Engage the optional interval timer for more versatility • Runs in the background with sound and notification alerts • Enjoy the beautiful interface with animations and sound effects • Set your precise duration to the second Thousands of people use Repeat Timer every day: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Fitness enthusiasts use it for interval, tabata and circuit workouts • Teachers use it to time quizzes, breaks and classroom activities • Coaches use it for drills and practice sessions • Students use it for flash cards study, exams and more • Office workers use it as a reminder to get up and stretch every hour and to look away from the screen to relax your eyes every 20 minutes • Yogis use it for practice and meditation • Parents use it for TV and computer time for the kids • Seniors use it to remember to take their medications and to measure their blood sugar • Productive people use it for the Pomodoro® technique to time work/break intervals Lite / Pro differences: – 1 timer / Up to 10 timers – 5 repeats / 99 repeats – 15 alert sounds / 50 alert sounds Try Lite free and easily upgrade to Pro via in-app purchase. Thank you for taking a look and enjoy! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://www.repeattimerapp.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Camera Timer!3 screens
Repeat Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Camera Timer!'s 1.8. Repeat Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 36%). Camera Timer!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Camera Timer! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Camera Timer!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Repeat Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, Repeat Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Camera Timer! versus Repeat Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera Timer!Repeat Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (42 ratings)4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings427.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernakhon phagdeechatApplorium Ltd

Customer experience

Camera Timer!

All ratings42 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative55.1%

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,381 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative28.5%

Bugs and requests

Camera Timer!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or freezing
  • Timer not working as expected
  • Photos not appearing in camera roll

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Ability to switch between front and back cameras
  • Improved photo quality and saving

Repeat Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Camera Timer!

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Repeat Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro$3.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Repeat Timer Pro$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Camera Timer! free?
Camera Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Timer! or Repeat Timer?
Repeat Timer is rated higher. Camera Timer! averages 1.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Repeat Timer averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Camera Timer! or Repeat Timer have ads?
Camera Timer! shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Timer! or Repeat Timer?
Camera Timer! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Repeat Timer monthly. Most recently, Camera Timer! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Repeat Timer on September 24, 2026.

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