Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Doggie Bus

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

Doggie Bus

Schedule and track safe, enjoyable rides for your dog to daycare. Features live GPS tracking, certified drivers, and pup-friendly vehicles for peace of mind and convenience.

Highlights
  • Easy ride scheduling
  • Live GPS tracking
  • Certified drivers
  • Pup-friendly vehicles
  • Ride status notifications
  • Affordable rates
Features
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Doggie Bus: The Ultimate Ride to Doggie Daycare Introducing Doggie Bus, the premier app for pet parents who want to give their furry friends the best commute to daycare! Our app makes it easy to schedule a safe and enjoyable ride for your dog, ensuring they arrive at daycare happy and ready to play. Features: Easy Scheduling: Book a ride in just a few taps. Choose the date, time, and pick-up location, and we’ll take care of the rest. Live Tracking: Keep an eye on your pup’s journey with real-time GPS tracking. You’ll know exactly when they arrive at daycare. Certified Drivers: Our drivers are trained and certified to handle your pets with the utmost care. Safety is our top priority. Pup-Friendly Vehicles: Our buses are specially designed for dogs, complete with comfortable seating and secure harnesses. Notifications & Updates: Receive instant notifications about your dog's ride status, including pick-up and drop-off confirmations. Affordable Rates: High-quality service at a price that won’t break the bank. Flexible pricing options to fit your budget. Why Choose Doggie Bus? Peace of Mind: Relax knowing your dog is in safe hands. Our drivers undergo rigorous background checks and pet handling training. Convenience: No more juggling your schedule to drop off or pick up your dog from daycare. Let us do the driving! Community: Join a growing community of pet parents who trust Doggie Bus for their dogs’ daycare transportation needs.

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
Doggie Bus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doggie Bus at 5.0 against Repeat Timer's 4.1. Doggie Bus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (543 vs 2). On price 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. Doggie Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doggie Bus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 543 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Doggie Bus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Repeat Timer versus Doggie Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerDoggie Bus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (543 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings543 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB480 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeTroy Bergeron

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

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

Doggie Bus

All ratings2 ratings
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

Doggie Bus

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

Doggie Bus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doggie Bus free?
Doggie Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Doggie Bus?
Doggie Bus is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while Doggie Bus averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Doggie Bus have ads?
Repeat Timer shows ads; Doggie Bus does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Doggie Bus?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Doggie Bus fortnightly. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Doggie Bus on October 3, 2026.

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