Repeat Timer vs WillRemind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable repeating timers
- Optional interval timer cycles
- Background operation with notifications
- Multiple alert sounds
- Visual and audio alerts
- Precise duration setting
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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/
WillRemind
This app acts as a comprehensive time management assistant, offering a multifunctional reminder system for various life events. It allows for quick and simple creation of customizable alarms with diverse repeating cycles to ensure no important date is missed.
- Multifunctional reminder system
- Customizable alarm cycles
- Wake-up calls
- Anniversary reminders
- Fitness and health alerts
- Work schedule management
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"WillRemind": Your Guardian of Moments, Your Companion in Life Ever regretted missing an important date? Wishing for a more efficient way to manage your time? "WillRemind" is not just an alarm clock app—it's your comprehensive time management assistant, helping you effortlessly plan every unmissable moment of your life. "WillRemind" comes with a multifunctional reminder system, encompassing various life scenarios including wake-up calls, anniversaries, fitness routines, sedentary alerts, work schedules, health checkups, and caregiving reminders. Creating any type of alarm you need is quick and simple. Plus, we offer a customizable alarm mode, complete with a variety of alarm cycles. No matter how unique your needs are, we've got you covered. Our alarm cycles include: - NoRepeat: A single reminder to ensure no important dates slip by unnoticed. - DayOfWeek: Adds rhythm to your life, making every day more organized. - WorkRestCycle: Specially designed for different work systems to ensure nothing is missed. - EveryFewYears/EveryFewMonths: From monthly planning to annual commemorations, we keep track for you. - AnnualWeek: For special holidays like Father's Day, we help you remember. - DaysAlarm: Celebrate both the small joys of life and major work milestones. - EveryFewHours/IntervalMinutes: From short breaks to work intervals, every moment is a companion in life. "WillRemind" is more than just a time reminder; it's a caring assistant in your life. Every moment is accompanied by us. Download "WillRemind" now for an intimate experience with time, and embrace the wonderful commitments it brings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Repeat Timer at Free against WillRemind's $0.99. Repeat Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 3). WillRemind's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads and device support 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
Repeat Timer is free to download; WillRemind costs $0.99 up front. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WillRemind asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 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 100% of WillRemind's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, WillRemind every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Repeat Timer | WillRemind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better | 4.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7.4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | 德武 杨 |
Customer experience
Repeat Timer
WillRemind
In-app purchases
Repeat Timer
- 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
- RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
- Upgrade to Pro$19.99
- Upgrade to Pro$39.99
WillRemind
No in-app purchases
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