# Break Timer vs Cyclic Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Cyclic Timer at 5.0 against Break Timer's 4.4. Cyclic Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Break Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cyclic Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Break Timer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Break Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Cyclic Timer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break Timer | Cyclic Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer/id527508344/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclic-timer/id954671937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARASHOW Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/356148278) | [Yuantong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/884739279) |

## What reviewers say

### Break Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-timer/id527508344)

This app helps improve work efficiency by setting customizable work and break intervals. A cute tiger character notifies you when it's time to switch tasks or take a rest.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and break timers, Alarm notifications, Cute tiger character, Improves work efficiency, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cyclic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclic-timer/id954671937)

This app provides a repeating countdown timer that keeps your screen active. It can silently alert you when the timer reaches zero and automatically restart based on your settings. Ideal for timed work, workouts, or gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Repeating countdown timer, Keeps screen light up, Silent alerts, Automatic restart, Customizable intervals

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break Timer free?

Break Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyclic Timer free?

Cyclic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Break Timer or Cyclic Timer?

Cyclic Timer is rated higher. Break Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cyclic Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Break Timer or Cyclic Timer have ads?

Break Timer shows ads; Cyclic Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break Timer or Cyclic Timer?

Break Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cyclic Timer every 12 months. Most recently, Break Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cyclic Timer on September 20, 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.*