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 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
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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, or forever - Interval: different phases in sequence, each with its own length and colour - Standard: a plain countdown RUN SEVERAL AT ONCE Keep a timer for every job and run as many as you need at the same time. Each one keeps its own count, its own sounds and its own alerts. ON YOUR WRIST - A full Apple Watch app. 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 ALERTS THAT GET THROUGH - Lock Screen alarms that get through silent mode and a locked phone - Notifications on every repeat, so you can get on with something else - Pick the sound for each repeat and a different one for the finish - Play the finish sound once, for 5, 10 or 30 seconds, or until you stop it - Vibration and haptics, on or off MADE FOR INTERVALS - Start Delay and Finish Delay, to get into position before the first phase and wind down after the last - A countdown of beeps over the last seconds of each phase, so you are never caught out - Confirmation mode: the next repeat will not start until you acknowledge the last one, so nothing gets skipped while you are not looking AND MORE - 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 - Keep the screen awake while a timer runs - Timer cards that flip over to reveal their settings - Siri and Shortcuts support - iPhone and iPad 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 - Looking away from the screen every twenty minutes - Medication on a schedule REPEAT TIMER PREMIUM One timer that does everything is free. Premium adds: - Unlimited timers - Every alert sound - No ads 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 4.2. Doggie Bus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (559 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 559 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 November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Repeat Timer versus Doggie Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerDoggie Bus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (559 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings559 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — 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 ratings558 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive46.1%
Neutral13.4%
Negative40.5%

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 4.2 out of 5 from 559 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 November 7, 2026 and Doggie Bus on October 30, 2026.

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