# Repeat Timer vs Haptic Focus Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Haptic Focus Timer's 2.6. Repeat Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 5). Haptic Focus Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Haptic Focus Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 5, 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 60% of Haptic Focus Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Haptic Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [KnightCode LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343341135) |

## 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 |


### Haptic Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haptic-focus-timer/id1496560576)

This app helps you time focus and meditation sessions using discreet haptic feedback on your watch. It allows for multiple, unique vibrations to mark time or segment your session without sound or screen interaction. Optionally track your heart rate and mindfulness minutes.

**Highlights:** Haptic notifications for silent alerts, Multiple notifications per timer, Customizable haptic experiences, Configure multiple timers, Dark/Light Mode support, Optional HealthKit heart rate monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Haptic Focus Timer free?

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

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

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Haptic Focus Timer averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Haptic Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Repeat Timer nor Haptic Focus Timer shows ads.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Haptic Focus Timer every 11 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Haptic Focus Timer on August 29, 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.*