Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Caffi

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

Caffi

Monitor your caffeine consumption to improve sleep quality and manage energy levels. Log drinks quickly, see remaining caffeine before bed, and plan future intake to make informed choices.

Highlights
  • Log drinks with a large beverage database
  • Calculate remaining caffeine at bedtime
  • Predict impact of drinks on sleep
  • Track caffeine trends over time
  • Manually add custom drinks
Features
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Track your caffeine intake, optimize your sleep, and take control of your energy levels. Do you ever wonder how much caffeine is still in your system? Or why you have trouble sleeping after an afternoon coffee? This caffeine tracker helps you log your drinks, see your current caffeine levels, and predict how much caffeine will still be in your body at bedtime—so you can make smarter choices and sleep better. Features: - Caffeine Tracking Made Easy Log your drinks in seconds with a database of popular beverages from Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonald's, Celsius, Red Bull, Monster, and more. Manually enter custom drinks if needed. === - See Your Caffeine at Bedtime Instantly calculate how much caffeine will still be in your system when you go to sleep. === - Plan Your Next Drink Find out if that afternoon coffee will keep you wired at night before you take a sip. === Track Trends Over Time View your caffeine intake over days, weeks, or months and see your most consumed drinks. === Stop guessing. Start tracking. Download now to take control of your caffeine intake. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://pattammaro.com/caffi/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://pattammaro.com/caffi/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Caffi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Repeat Timer at 7.4K against Caffi's 32. Caffi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (77% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Caffi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Caffi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 32, 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 77% of Caffi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Caffi every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus Caffi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerCaffi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings)4.8 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdPatrick Tammaro

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,389 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative28.9%

Caffi

All ratings32 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

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
3 purchases

Caffi

Subscriptions3
  • Caffi Pro3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Promotion$24.991 Year
  • Caffi Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Caffi free?
Caffi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Caffi?
Caffi is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Caffi averages 4.8 from 32 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Caffi have ads?
Neither Repeat Timer nor Caffi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Caffi?
Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Caffi every 5 weeks. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Caffi on October 9, 2026.

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