# Repeat Timer vs Time’s Up!

Repeat Timer and Time’s Up! both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Time’s Up!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Repeat Timer's. Time’s Up! also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 435). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Time’s Up! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Repeat Timer against 4.6 for Time’s Up!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 435, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 84% of Time’s Up!'s.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Time’s Up! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews) | **[4.6 (435 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 435 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## 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 |


### Time’s Up!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/times-up-visual-timer/id1550456653)

This app offers a fun and engaging way to track time with visually appealing countdowns. It's perfect for managing tasks, study sessions, or bedtime routines for both children and adults. Choose from unique visual styles or traditional clocks, and customize alerts for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown styles (Reveal, Pixelate, Puzzle), Customizable alert sounds and colors, iCloud timer syncing across devices, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Guided Access for child lock, AirPlay and tvOS support for TV display, Minute-by-minute audio updates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time’s Up! Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps with time blindness
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 👍 Customizable timer settings
- 👍 Useful for ADHD and autism
- 👍 Great for classrooms and kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Paywall after limited free usage
- 🔒 Lack of flexibility in timer settings
- 🔒 Cannot move timer window freely

**Reported bugs**

- Hotkey functionality broken after update
- Timer not working after app update
- No sound at the end of timer

**Requested features**

- Allow longer timer durations
- Add ability to set multiple timers
- Improve customization options
- Provide more sound/alert options
- Add child-proof timer lock feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Time’s Up! free?

Time’s Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Time’s Up!?

Time’s Up! is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Time’s Up! averages 4.6 from 435 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Time’s Up! have ads?

Neither Repeat Timer nor Time’s Up! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Time’s Up!?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Time’s Up! every 6 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Time’s Up! on September 23, 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.*