# Repeat Timer vs InstantLog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InstantLog at 100% against Repeat Timer's 64%. InstantLog also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and InstantLog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InstantLog 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 InstantLog's.

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, InstantLog every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repeat Timer | InstantLog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [WEI-LUN HUANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540087284) |

## 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 |


### InstantLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instantlog-quick-timestamp/id6757126092)

Effortlessly capture important moments with a single tap. Log time for work, study, or routines, add notes, and organize entries with custom tags. Offers smart auto-fill and history viewing for easy management.

**Highlights:** One-tap time logging, Custom time entry, Quick tags for categorization, Smart auto-fill notes, History view with search and filters, CSV export (Premium), Backup and restore (Premium), Home screen widgets, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InstantLog - Quick Timestamp | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repeat Timer free?

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

### Is InstantLog free?

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

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

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

### Do Repeat Timer or InstantLog have ads?

InstantLog shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.

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

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and InstantLog every 2 months. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on November 6, 2026 and InstantLog on November 5, 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.*