Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Cycle Reminder

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

Cycle Reminder

Features
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Keep forgetting things you need to do again and again? Ordinary reminder apps just fire on schedule, whether you're done or not. Cycle Reminder is different — its unique Loop mode starts counting down to the next reminder only after you complete the task, so reminders follow your pace. THREE REMINDER TYPES FOR EVERY ROUTINE • One-Time: a single alert at the set time, for one-off matters • Scheduled: fires on a fixed schedule — daily meds, weekly reviews • Loop: the next round starts only after you finish — drink water every 2 hours, stretch after each break. Not done yet? No nagging. ALARM-GRADE ALERTS Turn on Alarm Alert for important tasks: rings for about 25 seconds and breaks through Focus and Do Not Disturb, as dependable as an alarm clock. BUSY RIGHT NOW? IT WAITS Snooze a reminder for later, or pause the task until you mark it done manually. Every completion is archived by month, so you can see your streak grow. BUILT-IN POMODORO TIMER A customizable focus countdown — reminders and deep work in one place. WORRY-FREE BY DESIGN • Two soothing themes: Forest and Journal • All data stays on your device — no account, no ads, no tracking • Full features free for up to 3 tasks; one-time purchase unlocks unlimited tasks. No subscription. Perfect for: water and medication reminders, stretch breaks, workout check-ins, habit building, recurring work routines — anything you do on repeat. Put your recurring tasks on loop with Cycle Reminder.

Screenshots

Repeat Timer4 screens
Cycle Reminder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cycle Reminder at none against Repeat Timer's shown. Cycle Reminder also leads on update cadence (fortnightly 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 Cycle Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Cycle Reminder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus Cycle Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerCycle Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (550 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings550 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFoobar Creative红莲 宋

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

Cycle Reminder

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
1 purchases

Cycle Reminder

One-time1
  • Unlimited Tasks$0.99

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle Reminder free?
Cycle Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Repeat Timer or Cycle Reminder have ads?
Repeat Timer shows ads; Cycle Reminder does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Cycle Reminder?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Cycle Reminder fortnightly. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cycle Reminder on October 15, 2026.

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