# Repeat Timer vs Better Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better Timer at 100% against Repeat Timer's 46%. Better Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (555 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Better Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Better Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 555 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Better Timer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Better Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (555 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **555** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 89 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Hung Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880636739) |

## 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


### Better Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-timer-multi-and-repeat/id6759788043)

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously and build repeating routines. Customize each timer with colors, icons, and sounds. Start timers from Control Center or Siri without opening the app.

**Highlights:** Run multiple timers simultaneously, Build repeating routines, Customize timers with colors and sounds, Start timers from Control Center and Siri, Background timer support, Cute pastel design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Better Timer free?

Better Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Better Timer?

Better Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 555 ratings, while Better Timer averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Better Timer have ads?

Repeat Timer shows ads; Better Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Better Timer?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Better Timer fortnightly. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Better Timer on October 28, 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.*