Comparison

Repeat Timer vs RepeaTimer

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

RepeaTimer

This utility allows you to set a countdown timer that automatically repeats until manually stopped. Restart the timer with a single tap, even mid-cycle. Ideal for study sessions, interval training, and other time-based activities.

Highlights
  • Automatic repeating countdown
  • Single-tap restart
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Versatile use cases
  • Simple interface
Features
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The set timer can be run repeatedly. Once the time is set, the timer will repeat automatically as many times as necessary until it is stopped. You can restart the timer with a single tap even in the middle of the timer. It can be used in various ways, from studying for certifications to training intervals.

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
RepeaTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RepeaTimer at 100% against Repeat Timer's 45%. RepeaTimer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RepeaTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RepeaTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 535 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of RepeaTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, RepeaTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Repeat Timer versus RepeaTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerRepeaTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (535 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings535 — better6
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeASANO SHOTA

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings535 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral14.1%
Negative40.5%

RepeaTimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RepeaTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

RepeaTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RepeaTimer free?
RepeaTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or RepeaTimer?
RepeaTimer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 535 ratings, while RepeaTimer averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or RepeaTimer have ads?
Both Repeat Timer and RepeaTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or RepeaTimer?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and RepeaTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and RepeaTimer on September 14, 2026.

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