# Repeat Timer vs Sleep Music Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sleep Music Timer at 90% against Repeat Timer's 45%. Sleep Music Timer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Repeat Timer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sleep Music Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sleep Music Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sleep Music Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 543, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Sleep Music Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Sleep Music Timer every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Sleep Music Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (543 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer/id443410415/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-music-timer/id928930388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 543 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Maksim Tolstov](https://appshunter.io/developer/928930387) |

## 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


### Sleep Music Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleep-music-timer/id928930388)

Drift off to sleep with your favorite tunes. This utility app stops music playback after a set duration, conserving your device's battery. Enjoy uninterrupted rest with a simple, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Set custom sleep timer, Automatic music stop, Device battery saving, Ad-free experience, Minimal brightness display

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee cup | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as promised
- 💤 Helps with sleep
- 🔋 Saves battery
- 🎵 Works with any music app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Limited timer options (only up to 1 hour)
- 🔆 Bright screen after timer ends
- 🔒 Can't lock phone while using

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't always work as expected
- Music sometimes continues playing after timer ends

**Requested features**

- Longer timer options (90 minutes, 2 hours)
- Fade out music instead of abrupt stop
- Automatically turn off phone after timer ends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Sleep Music Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Sleep Music Timer?

Sleep Music Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 543 ratings, while Sleep Music Timer averages 4.5 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Sleep Music Timer have ads?

Repeat Timer shows ads; Sleep Music Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Sleep Music Timer?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Sleep Music Timer every 8 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sleep Music Timer on October 10, 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.*