# Repeat Timer vs Alarm with Seconds

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Alarm with Seconds's 3.3. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 43%). Alarm with Seconds's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Alarm with Seconds sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 43% of Alarm with Seconds's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Alarm with Seconds every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | Alarm with Seconds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeat-timer-interval-remind/id481229967/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-with-seconds-exact-time/id6740001303/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Keyhan Mortezaeifar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626507843) |

## 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 |


### Alarm with Seconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alarm-with-seconds-exact-time/id6740001303)

Set highly accurate alarms with customizable notifications and recurring options. Track time with real-time widgets and enjoy a full-screen live clock in standby mode. Haptic feedback and tick sounds enhance the timekeeping experience.

**Highlights:** Precise alarm setting, Timed notifications, Recurring alarms, iCloud sync, Real-time widgets, Haptic feedback, Full-screen live time

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is Alarm with Seconds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Alarm with Seconds?

Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Alarm with Seconds averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Repeat Timer or Alarm with Seconds have ads?

Neither Repeat Timer nor Alarm with Seconds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Alarm with Seconds?

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alarm with Seconds every 4 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Alarm with Seconds on October 7, 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.*