Simple Repeat Timer vs iCountTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Repeat Timer
This app assists with repetitive, timed activities. It's designed to help users track sets and durations for exercises or other timed tasks, preventing distractions and lost counts.
- Repetitive timed activities
- Set and duration tracking
- Distraction prevention
- Exercise routine support
- Customizable timers
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A few months ago I had my right arm injured. The doctor recommended several exercises as part of the treatment. They were like "do this for 15 seconds, 10 times". And quite often I got distracted and lost the count. What a iOS developer can do? Write an app, of course! So here you are: an app for repetitive, timed activities.
iCountTimer
This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.
- Timer and counter combined
- Save custom presets
- Large, clear display
- Audio cues
- Smart screen lock
- Health app integration (Pro)
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Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iCountTimer at 4.7 against Simple Repeat Timer's 3.7. iCountTimer also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months). Simple Repeat Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Simple Repeat Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iCountTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Simple Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of iCountTimer's.
Simple Repeat Timer ships an update every 9 months, iCountTimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Repeat Timer | iCountTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (13 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | 90.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alberto Hung | RhythmicWorks |
Customer experience
Simple Repeat Timer
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In-app purchases
Simple Repeat Timer
- Remove Ads$0.99
iCountTimer
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
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