Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Dusk

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

Dusk

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Dusk gives you a clear picture of your day, every day. At a glance, see how you slept, how much you moved, what your day looked like, and how it all adds up. Dusk pulls from Apple Health and your calendar to build a beautiful daily summary you can actually learn from. SLEEP See your total sleep broken down into deep, REM, and light stages. Know whether you're recovering or running on empty. MOVEMENT Track your steps, distance, active minutes, and calories — with an hourly breakdown so you can see when you were moving and when you weren't. YOUR DAY A clean view of everything on your calendar. See how your time was actually spent. DAY SHAPE A 24-hour clock showing the rhythm of your day — sleep, light activity, active hours, and rest — all in one ring. DAILY SCORE A single number that reflects how your day went. Sleep quality, movement, and activity combined into one honest score. Track your streak and see your trends over time. ——— Dusk connects to Apple Health, Calendar, and your device's location. All data stays on your device - nothing is ever uploaded or shared. ——— Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
Dusk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dusk at none against Repeat Timer's shown. Dusk also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Repeat Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Dusk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Dusk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus Dusk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerDusk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (547 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings547 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeJordan Barhoumeh

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

Dusk

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
3 purchases

Dusk

Subscriptions2
  • Dusk Premium Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Dusk Premium Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dusk Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dusk free?
Dusk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Repeat Timer or Dusk have ads?
Repeat Timer shows ads; Dusk does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Dusk?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Dusk every 5 days. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dusk on October 5, 2026.

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