Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Yapp Random Reminders

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

Yapp Random Reminders

This app helps you stay motivated and organized by delivering custom messages and inspirational quotes randomly throughout your day. Manage your to-do items, view reminders on your home screen, and customize delivery times and sounds. Store and organize your reminders with iCloud integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable lock screen reminders
  • Inspirational quote integration
  • Unlimited reminder creation
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable delivery and sounds
  • iCloud storage and organization
Features
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Remind and motivate yourself in a unique way! The best random reminders app - Trusted by thousands of users! Hack your daily routine with this simple, and super easy-to-use app that pops up your own custom messages straight onto your lock screen, delivered randomly throughout your day! · Create 'todo' actionable items, and get inspired by 100's of famous quotes. · Write unlimited reminders. · Your reminders at a glance with Yapp Widgets on your home screen. · You control exactly how and when your reminders are delivered. · Pause or delete individual reminders. · Download or store your reminders on iCloud. · Search and find specific reminders. Organize them by color or date, and choose different sounds.. · And much more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Yapp Random Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yapp Random Reminders at 4.8 against Repeat Timer's 4.5. Yapp Random Reminders also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 2.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Yapp Random Reminders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yapp Random Reminders holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.4K and 2.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Yapp Random Reminders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus Yapp Random Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerYapp Random Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings)4.8 (2.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews74.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K — better2.3K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdRaul Hernandez

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,389 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative28.9%

Yapp Random Reminders

All ratings2,343 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral10.2%
Negative15.1%

Bugs and requests

Repeat Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Yapp Random Reminders

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Blank screen on opening the app
  • Reminders not working after iOS updates
  • Widget not functioning properly
  • Keyboard covers reminder text
  • Reminders disappearing after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set different reminder frequencies
  • Sync reminders across devices
  • More customization options (colors, fonts, etc.)
  • Ability to export/backup reminders
  • Increase maximum number of reminders per day

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

Yapp Random Reminders

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yapp Random Reminders free?
Yapp Random Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders?
Yapp Random Reminders is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Yapp Random Reminders averages 4.8 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders have ads?
Neither Repeat Timer nor Yapp Random Reminders shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Yapp Random Reminders?
Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yapp Random Reminders every 3 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Yapp Random Reminders on October 9, 2026.

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