Repeat Timer vs BlipBeep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable repeating timers
- Optional interval timer cycles
- Background operation with notifications
- Multiple alert sounds
- Visual and audio alerts
- Precise duration setting
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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/
BlipBeep
This utility app provides customizable sound reminders at set intervals, functioning as a mindfulness bell or a task-specific alert. You can configure specific times and days for notifications and customize alert text for various purposes.
- Customizable sound intervals
- Mindfulness bell functionality
- Time and day specific scheduling
- Customizable notification text
- Start notifications from zero minutes
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The Simple Time Reminder plays sounds at regular intervals (1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, and 6 hours). This reminder can also serve as a mindfulness bell—each time it rings, it gives you an opportunity to reflect on the current time or what you are doing at that moment. By default, it plays a sound at the specified intervals, regardless of the day or time. However, you can configure the time signals to limit when the sounds play to specific hours or days. Additionally, you can use this reminder for specific tasks, such as drinking more water or taking a break from your computer screen, by customizing the text in the notification. If you encounter any issues, please use the "Report Problem" feature within the app to describe your problem. Be sure to include logs and your device configuration for better assistance. New feature "Start notifications from zero minutes" added to the project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Repeat Timer at 64% against BlipBeep's 13%. Repeat Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and ads (none vs shown). BlipBeep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BlipBeep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 13% of BlipBeep's.
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, BlipBeep every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repeat Timer | BlipBeep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better | 1.9 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7.4K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | gangadhar goud |
Customer experience
Repeat Timer
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In-app purchases
Repeat Timer
- 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
- RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
- Upgrade to Pro$19.99
- Upgrade to Pro$39.99
BlipBeep
- Bell$0.99
- Harp$0.99
- Tropfen$0.99
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- Cat$0.99
- Dog$0.99
- Hen$0.99
- Holy Bell$0.99
- Elevator Bell$0.99
- Chime Bell$0.99
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