# Repeat Timer vs Timer Loops

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer Loops at none against Repeat Timer's 7. Timer Loops also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). Repeat Timer's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Timer Loops asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Loops 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 point the same way: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timer Loops's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Timer Loops every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Timer Loops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Beacons AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481411021) |

## 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 |


### Timer Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175)

Create and manage multiple repeating timers with customizable schedules. This app is ideal for organizing daily routines, workouts, cooking, or as a mindfulness reminder. Save different timer groups for various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer loops, Customizable duration and repeat frequency, Multiple timer group management, Save timer groups for different activities, Set timers for routines, exercise, cooking, and mindfulness

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Timer Loops free?

Timer Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Timer Loops is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Timer Loops averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither Repeat Timer nor Timer Loops shows ads.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Timer Loops every 3 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Timer Loops on September 24, 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.*