# Repeat Timer vs Timer ٞ

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer ٞ at none against Repeat Timer's 7. Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Repeat Timer against 4.4 for Timer ٞ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 36% of Timer ٞ's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Timer ٞ every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Timer ٞ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 99 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Repeat Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Repeat Timer Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| RT Pro customers' upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### Timer ٞ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer/id1078562105)

This application provides a clean, simple, and reliable timer for various timing needs, including cooking, sports, and work. It offers seamless integration with Apple Watch and Today Widgets, allowing for synchronized control and notifications.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch support, Today Widget support, Synchronized timer control, Simple and elegant design, Easy setup, Sound and vibration notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well designed app
- 💡 Wish it could be a widget for lock screen
- 👍 Simple elegant design
- 🚀 Good timer app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Skips a second
- 🔕 No sound or notification when timer ends
- 🔕 Alarm sound too weak
- 🔕 No sound when screen is locked
- 🔕 Alarm sound changed to annoying noise

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't work consistently
- Timer doesn't ring or make sound when done
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Ability to change alarm sounds
- Set up multiple timers
- Countdown timer that counts up after reaching zero


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Timer ٞ free?

Timer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Timer ٞ averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Timer ٞ have ads?

Timer ٞ shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Timer ٞ every 16 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Timer ٞ on September 21, 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.*