# Repeat Timer vs Min & Sec Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Min & Sec Timer at free against Repeat Timer's free with in-app purchases. Min & Sec Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 13). 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 Min & Sec Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Min & Sec Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Min & Sec Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews) | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Tomohisa Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528844323) |

## 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 |


### Min & Sec Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/min-and-sec-timer/id1583602831)

This utility allows you to set and manage multiple timers simultaneously, perfect for tasks like cooking or complex routines. Customize alarms, add labels, and switch between light and dark modes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Minute/second timer, Multiple timer support, Add, edit, and delete timers, Customizable alarm sounds, Timer labels, Lap timer functionality, Dark and light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Alarm | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Min & Sec Timer free?

Min & Sec Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Min & Sec Timer?

Min & Sec Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Min & Sec Timer averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Min & Sec Timer have ads?

Neither Repeat Timer nor Min & Sec Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Min & Sec Timer?

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Min & Sec Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Min & Sec Timer on June 5, 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.*