Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Alarmed

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

Alarmed

This utility app offers a clean interface for setting alarms with customizable sounds, snooze times, and vibration options. It also features an ascending alarm for peaceful wake-ups and a night mode for reduced screen brightness. Users can sync settings across devices and enjoy a photo slideshow feature.

Highlights
  • iCloud sync between devices
  • Customizable alarm sounds
  • Adjustable snooze time
  • Ascending alarm option
  • Night mode display
  • Flickr photo slideshow
Features
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Alarmed is a simple alarm with a clean and fresh interface. You can: - sync settings between devices using iCloud - set your alarm - choose your alarm sound, including music from your personal library or from a large assortment of included alarms - choose a custom snooze time - choose to have your iPhone vibrate - wake up peacefully with an ascending alarm - pinch to adjust the size of the clock - night mode darkens the screen Alarmed supports a photo slideshow presented from Flickr photos. You can choose to load photos based on a search term provided by Fays Lane Labs, provided by you, or just choose to view some interesting photos of the day. Alarmed is an active development. New features are always in the works.

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Alarmed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Repeat Timer at 4.5 against Alarmed's 3.0. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 1) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Alarmed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Repeat Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. 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 50% of Alarmed's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Alarmed monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Repeat Timer versus Alarmed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerAlarmed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdFays Lane Labs

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

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

Alarmed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Alarmed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarmed free?
Alarmed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Alarmed?
Repeat Timer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Alarmed averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Alarmed have ads?
Neither Repeat Timer nor Alarmed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Alarmed?
Repeat Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alarmed monthly. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Alarmed on September 24, 2026.

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