# Repeat Timer vs Test Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Test Timer's 4.0. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Test Timer's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). 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 Test Timer sells 6 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of Test Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Test Timer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Test Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-timer-monitor-your-time/id1568837510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Andy Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568837512) |

## 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 |


### Test Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-timer-monitor-your-time/id1568837510)

This app helps you simulate test conditions by managing your time per question and overall. It offers features like running multiple timers, saving presets, and quick access via widgets and complications.

**Highlights:** Time tracking per question and overall, Control timer outside the app, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Save preset configurations, Lock Screen Widget and Control Center access, Watch Complication support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Test Timer+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Donation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Great Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Donation | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Test Timer free?

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

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

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Test Timer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Repeat Timer nor Test Timer shows ads.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Test Timer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Test Timer on October 30, 2026.

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