Repeat Timer vs DailyDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
DailyDo
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DailyDo - Tasks & Routines Streamline your daily productivity with DailyDo, the elegant task and reminder management app designed for simplicity and efficiency. KEY FEATURES Smart organization of tasks and recurring reminders Beautiful, minimal interface with fluid animations Intelligent due date handling and deadline tracking Customizable recurring reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals) Built-in archive system for completed items STAY ORGANIZED See your day at a glance with clear task categories Track urgent, upcoming, and completed items Add detailed notes to any task or reminder Get notified when tasks are due POWERFUL REMINDERS Create flexible recurring reminders Set custom intervals and notification times Track completion streaks Smart handling of overdue items PREMIUM FEATURES (DailyDo Plus) Unlimited tasks and reminders iCloud sync across all your devices Extended archive retention Family sharing support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DailyDo at none against Repeat Timer's shown. Repeat Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DailyDo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, DailyDo every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repeat Timer | DailyDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (535 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 535 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foobar Creative | Kristian Emil Hansen Svidt |
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
DailyDo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Repeat Timer
- Repeat Timer Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Repeat Timer Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
- Repeat Timer Premium Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Premium Upgrade$49.99
DailyDo
- DailyDo Plus$4.99
Questions
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