Repeat Timer vs MangoTimer
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/
MangoTimer
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MangoTimer is a cute, reliable multi-timer for everyday moments: cooking, laundry, workouts, study breaks, tea, stretching, and anything else that needs a gentle countdown. Create quick timers in seconds, name each timer, and keep several timers visible at once. Mango, the soft Bichon timer friend, helps each countdown feel lighter without getting in the way of clear controls and readable time. Why you’ll like MangoTimer: - Start common timers quickly with preset chips - Create custom timers for any routine - Run multiple timers at the same time - See large, glanceable countdowns and clear timer states - Get local notifications when a timer finishes - Hear and feel a persistent alarm until you dismiss it - Rename timers for cooking, laundry, study, workouts, and more - Use a warm, playful timer interface that still stays simple MangoTimer keeps timer state on your device and focuses on local, dependable behavior. No account is required for the core timer experience. Whether you are boiling eggs, timing a workout set, managing chores, or keeping a study session on track, MangoTimer gives you a small companion that counts with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MangoTimer at none against Repeat Timer's 4. MangoTimer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. MangoTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, MangoTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repeat Timer | MangoTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (543 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 543 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foobar Creative | Geon Hoon Kim |
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
MangoTimer
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
MangoTimer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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