Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Easy Countdown Timer

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 simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable repeating timers
  • Optional interval timer cycles
  • Background operation with notifications
  • Multiple alert sounds
  • Visual and audio alerts
  • Precise duration setting
Features
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The #1 best-selling repeating timer app since 2013 with over 500,000 downloads, Repeat Timer is a simple recurring reminder for all of your repeating tasks and routines – taking your medications, getting up from your desk to stretch, cooking, yoga and meditation, TV time for kids, workouts and more! –– Easy to use: Simply name your timer, set the main timer duration, choose number of repeats and press Start! –– Optional interval timer: Use the optional interval timer that runs between main timer cycles (for example, 2min – 30sec – 2min – 30sec – 2min). Great for interval workouts! –– Works in the background: Run your timer while using other apps or with the phone in sleep mode. You’ll get hands-free visual and audio notifications that you don’t need to stop or dismiss. Downloaded over 600,000 times, our Repeat Timer apps are relied on daily by parents, teachers, coaches and more around the world. Get the app and join them to stay on track with your routines, minimize stress and make your days more productive and efficient! Download Repeat Timer today to streamline all of your routines: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Easily configure and start your timers in seconds • Repeat timer cycles up to 5 times (up to 99 when you unlock Pro) • See your timer title in notification alerts to avoid confusing them • Choose from 15 high quality alert sounds, including voice commands (40 in Pro) • Engage the optional interval timer for more versatility • Runs in the background with sound and notification alerts • Enjoy the beautiful interface with animations and sound effects • Set your precise duration to the second Thousands of people use Repeat Timer every day: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Fitness enthusiasts use it for interval, tabata and circuit workouts • Teachers use it to time quizzes, breaks and classroom activities • Coaches use it for drills and practice sessions • Students use it for flash cards study, exams and more • Office workers use it as a reminder to get up and stretch every hour and to look away from the screen to relax your eyes every 20 minutes • Yogis use it for practice and meditation • Parents use it for TV and computer time for the kids • Seniors use it to remember to take their medications and to measure their blood sugar • Productive people use it for the Pomodoro® technique to time work/break intervals Lite / Pro differences: – 1 timer / Up to 10 timers – 5 repeats / 99 repeats – 15 alert sounds / 50 alert sounds Try Lite free and easily upgrade to Pro via in-app purchase. Thank you for taking a look and enjoy! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://www.repeattimerapp.com/privacy/

About

Easy Countdown Timer

This utility app helps you manage time effectively with multiple countdown timers. It offers customizable sound effects and quick start options, making it ideal for daily tasks, cooking, or focused work sessions.

Highlights
  • Multiple countdown timers
  • Customizable sound effects
  • Quick start with 3DTouch
  • Model change restoration
  • Timer presets
Features
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I want to do on time on a daily basis to do something, I would like you to tell me the time of the standard, Please use this application at such time. Because it corresponds to 3DTouch, the timer will be started quickly in the set time. If you set a timer that starts with setting even if it does not correspond The timer starts after launching the application. Three types of time, each timer, 7 sound effects can be set from. Finished time of cup ramen, time of cooking process Estimated time to concentrate Set your favorite time such as time Please help us. Restoration when changing models When you change your device, you can restore your previously purchased paid version for free. Please log in to iTunes with the same Apple ID you used when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommendations" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select your Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID"-> Select from "Manage" under Subscriptions. From this screen you can check the next auto-renewal timing and cancel/set auto-renewal. About automatic recurring billing The free trial is valid for the first time only. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period, you will be automatically billed at the end of your 2-week free trial. If you do not cancel your auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. Auto-renewal billing will take place within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. You will be billed for automatic renewal within 24 hours before the end of the contract period. Those who have been billed in the app cannot cancel by any other method. We do not accept cancellations for the current month. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://appvelous.com/easytimer_privacy_policy.php

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Easy Countdown Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Repeat Timer at none against Easy Countdown Timer's shown. Repeat Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Easy Countdown Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Repeat Timer against 4.4 for Easy Countdown Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 40% of Easy Countdown Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Easy Countdown Timer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Repeat Timer versus Easy Countdown Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerEasy Countdown Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdNilCraft Inc.

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,417 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.1%

Easy Countdown Timer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Repeat Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro$3.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Repeat Timer Pro$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$39.99
2 purchases

Easy Countdown Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Features$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Countdown Timer free?
Easy Countdown Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Easy Countdown Timer?
Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Easy Countdown Timer averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Easy Countdown Timer have ads?
Easy Countdown Timer shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Easy Countdown Timer?
Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Easy Countdown Timer every 5 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on November 13, 2026 and Easy Countdown Timer on November 2, 2026.

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