Comparison

Repeat Timer vs MultiTimer

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

MultiTimer

Features
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Multi Timer – Multiple Countdown Timers in One App Run multiple timers at once on a single screen. Multi Timer is the powerful countdown timer app built for cooking, workouts, study sessions, BBQ, and more. Stop switching between single timer apps. Start 2, 5, or 10+ countdown timers simultaneously and control them all together. WHY CHOOSE MULTI TIMER? • Run multiple timers at the same time – no limits • Multi countdown board view – see every timer clearly on one screen • Color-coded timer cards – instantly identify each countdown • Live progress bars – track time visually as it runs • Start All / Pause All / Reset All – control every timer with one tap • Instant alerts – get notified when any timer finishes • Custom labels – name each timer for easy tracking • Quick presets – Pasta, Eggs, Tea, Sprint, Chicken & more • Clean, high-contrast design – readable from across the room POWERFUL MULTIPLE TIMER FEATURES • Add unlimited countdown timers with custom hours, minutes, and seconds • Individual controls — Start, Pause, Resume, Reset, Delete • Global controls — manage all timers at once • Real-time progress bars for every timer • Audio alert when any countdown reaches zero • Automatic color assignment for easy visual separation • Stats header shows total, active, and completed timers PERFECT FOR • Kitchen & Cooking Timer – manage multi-course meals, baking, and meal prep • Interval Timer & HIIT Training – run work and rest timers simultaneously • Pomodoro Study Timer – focus sessions with break countdowns • BBQ & Grilling Timer – track different meats at different times • Lab & Science Work – monitor multiple experiments • Games & Family Activities – time rounds or players at once Multi Timer is the simple, powerful solution for anyone who needs multiple countdown timers running at the same time. No confusion. No missed alarms. Just every timer in one clear board. Thanks for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
MultiTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Repeat Timer at Free against MultiTimer's $2.99. MultiTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Repeat Timer is free to download; MultiTimer costs $2.99 up front. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MultiTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repeat Timer versus MultiTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerMultiTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdNitrio

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
None

MultiTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTimer free?
MultiTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Repeat Timer or MultiTimer have ads?
Neither Repeat Timer nor MultiTimer shows ads.

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