# Repeat Timer vs Nudge

The clearest difference is monetization model: Nudge at free with in-app purchases against Repeat Timer's subscription. Nudge also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (66% vs 45%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Nudge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 543 and 280 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 66% of Nudge's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Nudge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Nudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415/reviews) | **[4.6 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Jeff Battson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585246151) |

## What reviewers say

### Repeat Timer

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

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:** 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


### Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149)

This app helps you remember recurring tasks with custom alarms. Set daily reminders for medicine, hydration, or family obligations. It's a simple tool to supplement your calendar for frequently forgotten activities.

**Highlights:** Custom alarm creation, Repeat alarms daily/weekly, Customizable alarm sounds, Optional 5-minute warning, User-friendly interface, Alarm customization (colors, icons, names), Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors, icons, and sounds
- ⏰ Effective daily reminder functionality
- 🔄 Cross-device syncing (phone and Mac)
- 📱 Better than native iPhone reminders app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($9.99/month)
- 🔔 Notification/alert system unreliable
- 📱 Limited iPad landscape mode support
- ⚠️ App freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when turning on/off with recurring reminders
- Notifications don't send despite being configured
- Delayed notification delivery (requires hours to start working)
- App crashes after initial setup
- Ads difficult to close

**Requested features**

- iPad landscape mode support
- One-time/specific date reminders (not just recurring)
- Apple Watch alert support
- More interval options (every 4 days, specific Sundays, etc.)
- Separate weekly schedules/templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Nudge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Nudge?

Nudge is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while Nudge averages 4.6 from 280 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Nudge have ads?

Both Repeat Timer and Nudge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Nudge?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Nudge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Nudge on October 8, 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.*