# RepeaterBook vs Time.is

The clearest difference is price: RepeaterBook at Free against Time.is's $1.99. RepeaterBook also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 38) and device support (3 vs 1). Time.is's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

RepeaterBook is free to download; Time.is costs $1.99 up front. RepeaterBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Time.is asks for nothing beyond the download.

Time.is holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RepeaterBook has 246 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 68% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RepeaterBook | Time.is |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166/reviews) | **[4.5 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeis/id857189816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **246** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolas Associates Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/606820189) | [Even Scharning](https://appshunter.io/developer/675560061) |

## What reviewers say

### RepeaterBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166)

Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

**Highlights:** Offline repeater directory, Worldwide coverage, Comprehensive search options, Distance and bearing display, Submit updates, Portrait/Landscape views

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient repeater search functionality
- 📱 Works offline with downloaded database
- 🗺️ Location-based repeater discovery
- 👍 Free application with no cost
- 🔄 Regular database updates maintained

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location detection issues and inaccuracies
- ❌ Missing repeaters in database
- 📱 iOS version has more issues than Android
- 🔍 Inconsistent data between app and website
- ❓ Confusing interface for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Location services showing repeaters hundreds of miles away
- App not displaying any repeaters despite correct filters
- iOS version showing incorrect frequency data
- Recent update losing user data and settings
- Location feature not finding nearby repeaters

**Requested features**

- Map display of repeater locations
- Field name labels for repeater details
- Coverage range information for repeaters
- GMRS channel display alongside frequency
- Dark mode support


### Time.is

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeis/id857189816)

Get the exact current time for any time zone with high accuracy, synchronized to atomic clocks. Features include instant time conversion, a world clock with millions of locations, and an up-to-date time zone database. It also provides sunrise/sunset times, day length, and a calendar with interval calculations.

**Highlights:** Atomic clock synchronization, Instant time conversion, World clock with 7 million locations, Up-to-date time zone database, Sunrise/sunset and day length, Calendar with interval calculation

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Accurate time display
- 🌍 Global time zone support
- 👍 Intuitive interface design
- ⏱️ Precise second-level timing
- 💻 Useful website counterpart

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Incompatible with newer iPads/iOS
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 💸 Not worth the price
- ⏳ Lack of recent updates
- 🖱️ Poor navigation/usability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work on iPads/iOS
- App crashes
- Cannot add countries
- Cannot scroll
- Location detection issues

**Requested features**

- iPhone version
- Update for new iOS/iPadOS
- Customization options (e.g., hundredths of a second)
- Ability to delete locations
- Alarm activation outside the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RepeaterBook free?

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

### Is Time.is free?

Time.is costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RepeaterBook or Time.is?

Time.is is rated higher. RepeaterBook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while Time.is averages 4.5 from 38 ratings.

### Do RepeaterBook or Time.is have ads?

Neither RepeaterBook nor Time.is shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RepeaterBook or Time.is?

RepeaterBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time.is every 3 weeks. Most recently, RepeaterBook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Time.is on October 18, 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.*