Comparison

Repeating Timer vs Tokyo Powder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repeating Timer

This utility app provides a simple and efficient way to set repeating timers with a clear display of remaining time. It offers an Apple Watch app and home screen widgets for quick access and control.

Highlights
  • Repeat timer with remaining time display
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Ad-free experience (paid feature)
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
Features
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Simple repeat timer. Free Features: * Repeat timer. Remaining time at a glance. * Apple Watch app * Widget to start and check timers on home screen. Paid Features: * No ads Terms of use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tokyo Powder

Features
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Tokyo Powder is the interactive mixer for your perfect chalk blend. Tell the app about your climb, and it suggests a precise mix of Tokyo Powder chalks and additives, including Zero.TT, Super.B and High Garage. MIX BY CONDITIONS Turn the dual-ring wheel to set your climbing style (Rock, Gym, Comp), skin type, skin thickness, season, and humidity, temperature and wind. The mix updates live as you go. - Skin thickness dial, from very thin to very thick, that fine-tunes the balance between Black and V3 - Sweaty-skin adjustment for rock and gym climbing - Additive recommendations based on heat, humidity and wind WEATHER ON TAP Load the current weather at your location with one tap, only when you want it. Nothing is requested in the background. MIXER AND LAB Switch between the streamlined Mixer and the Lab, which shows your blend as a spoke diagram with a live bottle fill. Tap any product to see its details. PRESETS Save your favorite mixes, rename or delete them, and share them as .tpp files. Open a preset file from a friend directly in the app. MORE - English and Japanese - Clean, fast and gesture-friendly design - Works offline, except for the optional weather lookup Whether you're a seasoned mixer or just starting out, Tokyo Powder makes blending science feel effortless and fun. Perfect for climbers who want to get the most out of every climb. LEGAL NOTICE "Tokyo Powder", the Tokyo Powder name, logo, bottle, app icon, products and their names and markings are the property of Tokyo Powder Industries and are used with reference to their terms of service. All rights reserved by their respective owners.

Screenshots

Repeating Timer3 screens
Tokyo Powder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tokyo Powder at Free against Repeating Timer's $1.99. Tokyo Powder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). 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

Tokyo Powder is free to download; Repeating Timer costs $1.99 up front. Repeating Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Tokyo Powder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeating Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Tokyo Powder daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Repeating Timer versus Tokyo Powder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeating TimerTokyo Powder
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei TamuraFlorian Murnig

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Repeating Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$0.491 Month
None

Tokyo Powder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Repeating Timer free?
Repeating Timer costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Tokyo Powder free?
Tokyo Powder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Repeating Timer or Tokyo Powder have ads?
Neither Repeating Timer nor Tokyo Powder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repeating Timer or Tokyo Powder?
Repeating Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tokyo Powder daily. Most recently, Repeating Timer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tokyo Powder on September 30, 2026.

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