# Repeat Timer vs Widget Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Widget Timer's 4.1. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 180) and review sentiment (64% vs 48%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Widget Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 180, 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 48% of Widget Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Widget Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Widget Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [4.1 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 180 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) |

## 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 |


### Widget Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-timer/id1447612547)

Create and manage unlimited timers directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Set repeating timers, personalize themes, and receive local notifications for alerts. Supports Siri and Shortcuts for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Home screen timer widgets, Interactive widget controls, Lock screen widgets, Customizable widget themes, Theme gallery, Repeating timers, Siri and Shortcuts support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Timer Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Widget Timer Pro - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Widget Timer free?

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

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

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Widget Timer averages 4.1 from 180 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Widget Timer have ads?

Neither Repeat Timer nor Widget Timer shows ads.

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

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