# Repeat Timer vs Doggie Bus

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Doggie Bus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doggie-bus/id6504303632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **543** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 480 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Troy Bergeron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751816899) |

## 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


### Doggie Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doggie-bus/id6504303632)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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