# Repeat Timer vs Study Tracker

The clearest difference is ads: Study Tracker at none against Repeat Timer's shown. Study Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (559 vs 28). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Study Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Repeat Timer against 4.0 for Study Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 559 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 52% of Study Tracker's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Study Tracker every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Study Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (559 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415/reviews)** | [4.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-tracker-focus-timer/id1560095006/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **559** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 46.1% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Shenzhen Gude Aipu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896411340) |

## What reviewers say

### Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415)

This app provides versatile timer options for repeating tasks, intervals, or standard countdowns. It offers multiple timers simultaneously and integrates with Apple Watch and home screen widgets for convenient control. Alerts are designed to be reliable, even with silent mode enabled.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer types (Repeat, Interval, Standard), Run several timers simultaneously, Apple Watch app and complications, Lock screen alarms and notifications, Home and lock screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Repeat Timer Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Repeat Timer Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Repeat Timer Premium Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Study Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-tracker-focus-timer/id1560095006)

This app helps students focus on their studies and track their time effectively. It offers various timers, subject-based tracking, and detailed statistics to monitor academic effort. Customize your study space and sync progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro and countdown timers, Study time tracking by subject, Daily and weekly statistics, Exam date countdowns, Customizable themes and sounds, iCloud sync across devices, Picture in Picture timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Study Tracker free?

Study Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Study Tracker?

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 559 ratings, while Study Tracker averages 4.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Study Tracker have ads?

Repeat Timer shows ads; Study Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Study Tracker?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Study Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Study Tracker on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*