# Repeat Timer vs Nudge

The clearest difference is ads: Repeat Timer at none against Nudge's shown. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 280). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nudge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 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 Nudge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 280, 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 66% of Nudge's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Nudge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Nudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews) | **[4.6 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Jeff Battson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585246151) |

## 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 |


### Nudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nudge-daily-reminders/id1585246149)

This app helps you remember recurring tasks with custom alarms. Set daily reminders for medicine, hydration, or family obligations. It's a simple tool to supplement your calendar for frequently forgotten activities.

**Highlights:** Custom alarm creation, Repeat alarms daily/weekly, Customizable alarm sounds, Optional 5-minute warning, User-friendly interface, Alarm customization (colors, icons, names), Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Customizable colors, icons, and sounds
- ⏰ Effective daily reminder functionality
- 🔄 Cross-device syncing (phone and Mac)
- 📱 Better than native iPhone reminders app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💰 Expensive subscription model ($9.99/month)
- 🔔 Notification/alert system unreliable
- 📱 Limited iPad landscape mode support
- ⚠️ App freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when turning on/off with recurring reminders
- Notifications don't send despite being configured
- Delayed notification delivery (requires hours to start working)
- App crashes after initial setup
- Ads difficult to close

**Requested features**

- iPad landscape mode support
- One-time/specific date reminders (not just recurring)
- Apple Watch alert support
- More interval options (every 4 days, specific Sundays, etc.)
- Separate weekly schedules/templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Nudge free?

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

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

Nudge is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Nudge averages 4.6 from 280 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Nudge have ads?

Nudge shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nudge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Nudge on September 26, 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.*