# Repeat Timer vs Chirp Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chirp Timer at 100% against Repeat Timer's 64%. Chirp Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Chirp Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Chirp Timer's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Chirp Timer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Chirp Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-timer/id6482982583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 106 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Aztec Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736266074) |

## 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 |


### Chirp Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chirp-timer/id6482982583)

This utility app allows users to create custom timers with multiple sub-timers. It helps manage time effectively by providing alerts and keeping users informed and efficient.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Multiple sub-timers, Alert notifications, Efficient time management, iOS compatible

**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 Chirp Timer free?

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

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

Chirp Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Chirp Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Chirp Timer shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chirp Timer every 10 days. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Chirp Timer on October 4, 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.*