# Repeat Timer vs BlipBeep

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | BlipBeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blipbeep/id1204828742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [gangadhar goud](https://appshunter.io/developer/898647800) |

## 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 |


### BlipBeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blipbeep/id1204828742)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound intervals, Mindfulness bell functionality, Time and day specific scheduling, Customizable notification text, Start notifications from zero minutes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Harp | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tropfen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holy Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elevator Bell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chime Bell | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is BlipBeep free?

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

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

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while BlipBeep averages 1.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or BlipBeep have ads?

BlipBeep shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and BlipBeep every 3 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and BlipBeep on September 8, 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.*