Comparison

RepeaTimer vs Repeating Beep

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

Head to head
About

RepeaTimer

This utility allows you to set a countdown timer that automatically repeats until manually stopped. Restart the timer with a single tap, even mid-cycle. Ideal for study sessions, interval training, and other time-based activities.

Highlights
  • Automatic repeating countdown
  • Single-tap restart
  • Customizable timer intervals
  • Versatile use cases
  • Simple interface
Features
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The set timer can be run repeatedly. Once the time is set, the timer will repeat automatically as many times as necessary until it is stopped. You can restart the timer with a single tap even in the middle of the timer. It can be used in various ways, from studying for certifications to training intervals.

About

Repeating Beep

This utility app provides customizable sound alerts at set intervals, running in the background or when the device is locked. It's ideal for various routines, from reminders and practice to cooking and focus sessions. The app offers presets, custom timing, and live activity integration.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Background operation
  • Offline functionality
  • Six quick presets
  • Live Activity integration
  • Optional vibration
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Tap Start to hear a repeating beep every 30 seconds, or whatever interval you choose. The timer can keep running in the background or while your device is locked. It works offline and remembers your settings. Use Repeating Beep for reminders, pacing, practice, focus, cooking, or any routine that needs a regular sound. • Six quick presets • Custom intervals • Live Activity with elapsed time and Stop • Test beep • Optional vibration while the app is open on supported iPhones • No account, ads, or tracking Sound follows your media volume and selected output. Force-quitting the app stops the timer.

Screenshots

RepeaTimer4 screens
Repeating Beep2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RepeaTimer at Free against Repeating Beep's $3.99. RepeaTimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Repeating Beep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, in-app purchases 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

RepeaTimer is free to download; Repeating Beep costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RepeaTimer ships an update every 2 months, Repeating Beep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RepeaTimer versus Repeating Beep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeaTimerRepeating Beep
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASANO SHOTASamuel Devaney

Customer experience

RepeaTimer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Repeating Beep

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RepeaTimer

No in-app purchases

None

Repeating Beep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RepeaTimer free?
RepeaTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Repeating Beep free?
Repeating Beep costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RepeaTimer or Repeating Beep have ads?
RepeaTimer shows ads; Repeating Beep does not.
Which is updated more often, RepeaTimer or Repeating Beep?
RepeaTimer ships an update every 2 months, and Repeating Beep every 9 days. Most recently, RepeaTimer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Repeating Beep on November 10, 2026.

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