Comparison

Repeat Timer vs IKITEIRUNO

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

IKITEIRUNO

Features
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IKITEIRUNO is a simple daily check‑in app made for quiet care in lonely times. Tap “I’m alive” once a day to log your status. If you stop checking in for a set number of days, the app sends an email to your emergency contacts. Built for people living alone and anyone who wants a calm, reliable way to stay connected—without social pressure. Note: This app is not a medical device or emergency service. In an emergency, contact local emergency services. - Features - One‑tap daily check‑in - Up to 3 emergency contact emails - Email alert after N days without check‑in - Optional daily reminder at 10:00 (fixed) - Delete/reset your data anytime - Emergency contacts can unsubscribe from a specific app user using the link included in alert emails. Privacy Policy: https://huzp611.github.io/ikiteiruno-legal/en/privacy.html Terms: https://huzp611.github.io/ikiteiruno-legal/en/terms.html

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
IKITEIRUNO2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IKITEIRUNO at none against Repeat Timer's 4. IKITEIRUNO also leads on ads (none vs shown). Repeat Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. IKITEIRUNO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus IKITEIRUNO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerIKITEIRUNO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (553 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings553 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB11 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFoobar Creative智鹏 胡

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

IKITEIRUNO

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

IKITEIRUNO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IKITEIRUNO free?
IKITEIRUNO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Repeat Timer or IKITEIRUNO have ads?
Repeat Timer shows ads; IKITEIRUNO does not.

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