Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Multi Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repeat Timer

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
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The #1 best-selling repeating timer app since 2013 with over 500,000 downloads, Repeat Timer is a simple recurring reminder for all of your repeating tasks and routines – taking your medications, getting up from your desk to stretch, cooking, yoga and meditation, TV time for kids, workouts and more! –– Easy to use: Simply name your timer, set the main timer duration, choose number of repeats and press Start! –– Optional interval timer: Use the optional interval timer that runs between main timer cycles (for example, 2min – 30sec – 2min – 30sec – 2min). Great for interval workouts! –– Works in the background: Run your timer while using other apps or with the phone in sleep mode. You’ll get hands-free visual and audio notifications that you don’t need to stop or dismiss. Downloaded over 600,000 times, our Repeat Timer apps are relied on daily by parents, teachers, coaches and more around the world. Get the app and join them to stay on track with your routines, minimize stress and make your days more productive and efficient! Download Repeat Timer today to streamline all of your routines: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Easily configure and start your timers in seconds • Repeat timer cycles up to 5 times (up to 99 when you unlock Pro) • See your timer title in notification alerts to avoid confusing them • Choose from 15 high quality alert sounds, including voice commands (40 in Pro) • Engage the optional interval timer for more versatility • Runs in the background with sound and notification alerts • Enjoy the beautiful interface with animations and sound effects • Set your precise duration to the second Thousands of people use Repeat Timer every day: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Fitness enthusiasts use it for interval, tabata and circuit workouts • Teachers use it to time quizzes, breaks and classroom activities • Coaches use it for drills and practice sessions • Students use it for flash cards study, exams and more • Office workers use it as a reminder to get up and stretch every hour and to look away from the screen to relax your eyes every 20 minutes • Yogis use it for practice and meditation • Parents use it for TV and computer time for the kids • Seniors use it to remember to take their medications and to measure their blood sugar • Productive people use it for the Pomodoro® technique to time work/break intervals Lite / Pro differences: – 1 timer / Up to 10 timers – 5 repeats / 99 repeats – 15 alert sounds / 50 alert sounds Try Lite free and easily upgrade to Pro via in-app purchase. Thank you for taking a look and enjoy! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://www.repeattimerapp.com/privacy/

About

Multi Timer

This app allows you to run multiple timers simultaneously, with customizable notifications and saved presets. Choose between elapsed time or start/end time timers, with options to focus on remaining or elapsed time. It offers a full-screen mode, landscape optimization, and various color themes.

Highlights
  • Multiple simultaneous timers
  • Customizable push notifications
  • Saved time presets
  • Elapsed time or start/end time timers
  • Focus on remaining/elapsed time display
  • Full-screen and landscape modes
  • Color themes
Features
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Hello! * Multiple timers You can use multiple timers at the same time. You can also save frequently used times for future use. * Timer notifications You can use push notifications. (E.g., 1 hour before the end, 30 minutes after the start, 10-minute repeated notifications) You can customize notifications to fit your study or exam schedule. You can use it like a pomodoro or time timer. * Two types of timers There are timers based on elapsed time and timers based on start/end times. * Focus on remaining/elapsed time You can change the style in the settings. * Full-screen mode Tap the center of the timer to switch to full-screen mode. * Landscape mode Landscape-optimized design * Themes Various color themesHello! * Multiple timers You can use multiple timers at the same time. You can also save frequently used times for future use. * Timer notifications You can use push notifications. (E.g., 1 hour before the end, 30 minutes after the start, 10-minute repeated notifications) You can customize notifications to fit your study or exam schedule. You can use it like a pomodoro or time timer. * Two types of timers There are timers based on elapsed time and timers based on start/end times. * Focus on remaining/elapsed time You can change the style in the settings. * Full-screen mode Tap the center of the timer to switch to full-screen mode. * Landscape mode Landscape-optimized design * Themes Various color themes Thank you so much! Developer contact: kim.beeefriends@gmail.com

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Multi Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Repeat Timer at none against Multi Timer's shown. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 3) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Multi Timer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multi Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Multi Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Multi Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Repeat Timer versus Multi Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerMulti Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium Ltdbeeefriends

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,381 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative28.5%

Multi Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Repeat Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro$3.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Repeat Timer Pro$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$39.99
1 purchases

Multi Timer

One-time1
  • Remove ads$6.99

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Timer free?
Multi Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Multi Timer?
Multi Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Multi Timer averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Multi Timer have ads?
Multi Timer shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Multi Timer?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Multi Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Multi Timer on August 20, 2026.

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