Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Yapp Random Reminders

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

Head to head
About

Repeat Timer

This app provides a flexible repeating timer for work and relaxation. Set custom durations and repeat counts, and receive notifications for each cycle. It integrates with widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch for seamless use.

Highlights
  • Customizable duration and repeat count
  • Background notifications
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Quick entry for common timers
Features
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Set a duration, set how many times it repeats, and Repeat Timer counts you through it. Leave the app open to watch the countdown, or close it and get an alert on every repeat. THREE KINDS OF TIMER - Repeat: one duration, looped as many times as you like - Interval: different phases in sequence, each with its own length - Standard: a plain countdown NEW IN 4.0 - A brand new Apple Watch app, rebuilt from scratch. All three kinds of timer live on your watch, so you can start, pause and finish a session with your phone nowhere near you - Watch face complications with a live progress gauge - Lock Screen alarms that get through silent mode and a locked phone - Confirmation mode: the next repeat will not start until you acknowledge the last one, so nothing gets skipped while you are not looking - A full redesign for iOS 26, with a rounded typeface and haptics throughout FEATURES - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets you can start, pause and skip without opening the app - A full screen timer for when you want nothing else on the display - Timer cards that flip over to reveal their settings - Siri and Shortcuts support - Notifications on every repeat, so you can get on with something else PERFECT FOR - Cooking, when something needs turning every few minutes - Standing up and stretching at work - Drinking water through the day - Focus blocks and pomodoro sessions, with planned breaks - Physiotherapy sets and holds - Watering plants for a set time each - Looking away from the screen every twenty minutes - Medication on a schedule Repeat Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Yapp Random Reminders

This app helps you stay motivated and organized by delivering custom messages and inspirational quotes randomly throughout your day. Manage your to-do items, view reminders on your home screen, and customize delivery times and sounds. Store and organize your reminders with iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable lock screen reminders
  • Inspirational quote integration
  • Unlimited reminder creation
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable delivery and sounds
  • iCloud storage and organization
Features
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Remind and motivate yourself in a unique way! The best random reminders app - Trusted by thousands of users! Hack your daily routine with this simple, and super easy-to-use app that pops up your own custom messages straight onto your lock screen, delivered randomly throughout your day! · Create 'todo' actionable items, and get inspired by 100's of famous quotes. · Write unlimited reminders. · Your reminders at a glance with Yapp Widgets on your home screen. · You control exactly how and when your reminders are delivered. · Pause or delete individual reminders. · Download or store your reminders on iCloud. · Search and find specific reminders. Organize them by color or date, and choose different sounds.. · And much more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
Yapp Random Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yapp Random Reminders at 4.8 against Repeat Timer's 4.1. Yapp Random Reminders also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Yapp Random Reminders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yapp Random Reminders holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 543 and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Yapp Random Reminders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Yapp Random Reminders every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repeat Timer versus Yapp Random Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerYapp Random Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (543 ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews74.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5432.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeRaul Hernandez

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings543 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive44.9%
Neutral13.9%
Negative41.2%

Yapp Random Reminders

All ratings2,343 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Repeat Timer

From 543 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent repeat timer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 👍 Versatile for various use cases
  • 👍 Good notification sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity and exercise

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free version, requires subscription for full features
  • 🐛 Notifications/alarms not always reliable
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
  • 🔒 Lack of customization options in free version

Yapp Random Reminders

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Gentle, random reminders
  • 🔒 No data collection
  • 💡 Customizable affirmations/quotes
  • 👍 Breathing/relaxation feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Blank screen/crashes after updates
  • 💰 Subscription model too expensive
  • 🐛 Reminders not randomized properly
  • 🐛 Reminders/data lost after updates
  • 🔍 Limited number of reminders per day

Bugs and requests

Repeat Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timers not working consistently in background
  • Apple Watch integration issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when setting longer timer durations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set custom intervals (e.g. 8 seconds)
  • Option for alternating interval lengths
  • Vibration mode for silent notifications
  • Ability to pause/resume timers
  • More timer sound options

Yapp Random Reminders

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Blank screen on opening the app
  • Reminders not working after iOS updates
  • Widget not functioning properly
  • Keyboard covers reminder text
  • Reminders disappearing after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set different reminder frequencies
  • Sync reminders across devices
  • More customization options (colors, fonts, etc.)
  • Ability to export/backup reminders
  • Increase maximum number of reminders per day

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Repeat Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Repeat Timer Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Repeat Timer Premium Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$49.99
2 purchases

Yapp Random Reminders

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yapp Random Reminders free?
Yapp Random Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders?
Yapp Random Reminders is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while Yapp Random Reminders averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders have ads?
Repeat Timer shows ads; Yapp Random Reminders does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Yapp Random Reminders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Yapp Random Reminders on October 9, 2026.

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