Comparison

Vibe Alarm vs Simple Repeat Alarm

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

Head to head
About

Vibe Alarm

Features
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*Silent time notifications with vibration! From wake-up alarms to timers - completely silent* Safe to use anywhere sound isn’t allowed. This innovative vibration app tells the time using only vibration patterns. Napping on trains, study timers in libraries, early morning wake-ups, focused work sessions… there are countless situations where sound isn’t an option. Wouldn’t it be great to be notified without disturbing anyone? To spend your time comfortably without worrying about your surroundings? ‘Vibe Alarm’ notifies you using only vibration patterns—no sound at all. A gentle companion that quietly supports your time management. Whether it’s a quiet night or a busy day, it will let you know “it’s time!” with just a vibration. ■Features & Benefits 1. Simple and Reliable Vibration Notifications Choose from strong to gentle vibration patterns. Completely silent design ensures you’ll never miss an alert. 2. Precise Time Settings – Second-Level Customization Set your timers down to the exact second. Whether 2 minutes 30 seconds for instant ramen or 25 minutes for a Pomodoro session, set your ideal time precisely. 3. Save Your Favorite Timers Save frequently used time settings as favorites. Launch 25-minute or 30-minute timers with just one tap. 4. Quick Start from Home Screen – Widget Support Two types of widgets: “History” and “Favorites.” Start past or favorite timer settings directly from the home screen. Instant access without opening the app. 5. Eye-Friendly Dark Mode Works comfortably in the dark. Ideal for late-night wake-ups or bedroom use, gentle on your eyes. 6. Auto Screen Off with Proximity Sensor Screen turns off automatically when the proximity sensor detects it. Vibration continues, saving battery, and safe to use in dark rooms. 7. Background Notifications Even if the app is closed, it will reliably alert you at the set time. Manage your time while using other apps. 8. Customizable Notification Count Set notifications from 1 to 50 times. Use more for important events, fewer for lighter tasks. ■Situations Where This App Excels 1. Transportation & Travel ・Prevent oversleeping on trains or buses ・Long-distance trips on bullet trains and planes ・Short naps in taxis ・Pre-driving naps (in parking lots, etc.) 2. Study & Focused Work ・Library or study room timers (25, 30, 60 minutes) ・Pomodoro technique sessions ・Time management for focused work ・Reading sessions ・Break intervals for memorization or review 3. Work & Office ・Power naps during lunch ・End times for meetings or conferences ・Short breaks in the office ・Time intervals for presentation prep or document creation 4. Home & Private Life ・Early morning/late night wake-ups without disturbing family ・Households with babies ・Hospital or nursing facility visits 5. Exercise & Health ・Interval training at the gym ・Yoga or meditation sessions ・Stretching or exercise breaks ・Walking or jogging time management 6. Special Situations ・For those with hearing considerations ・Work in noisy environments ・Caregiving or nursing time management ・Pet care timers ■Recommended For Commuters or students who often oversleep on trains (need silent but reliable wake-up) Night-shift workers who nap during the day without waking family Students who want quiet library timers to stay focused Users practicing Pomodoro in silent environments Users with hearing concerns who want reliable vibration alerts

About

Simple Repeat Alarm

This app simplifies alarm management by allowing you to set repeating alarms within a specific time window and interval. It also supports standard one-off alarms and offers options for vibration-only alerts and custom sound selection. Designed for clarity and efficiency, it helps keep your alarm list organized and manageable.

Highlights
  • Repeat alarm within start, end, and interval
  • Standard one-off alarms
  • Customizable weekday selection
  • Vibrate only option
  • Sound selection
  • Clean list view for easy management
  • Intuitive editing
Features
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Repeat Alarm removes the hassle of creating many alarms 5 minutes apart. With one repeat alarm you can set a start time, end time, and interval to automatically fire within a time window. You can also create standard one-off alarms. Designed for clarity and speed, the app keeps your alarm list tidy while giving you the flexibility of repeating alarms and interval alarms. === Highlights === Repeat alarm within a time window: set Start, End, and Interval (for example 5 to 120 minutes) and let it ring automatically in that range. Weekday selection: choose any combination of days (weekdays only, weekends only, custom). Standard alarms: create simple one-time alarms with the same smooth workflow. Vibrate only option: notify by vibration without sound (behavior depends on device settings). Sound selection: pick a tone you like for normal alarms. Clean list view: see label, days, time range, and interval at a glance; toggle on or off instantly. Intuitive editing: switch between repeat alarm and normal alarm and adjust parameters with minimal taps. Localization: Japanese and English. English weekdays use short labels (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). === Use cases === Wake up: 7:00 to 7:30 at a 5 minute interval to prevent oversleeping. Study or work: Pomodoro style with 25 minutes focus + 5 minutes break using a repeating alarm. Exercise and stretching: periodic reminders at a fixed interval. Hydration and chores: repeating notifications throughout the day to build habits. === Why it helps === Traditionally you might create 6 separate alarms at 5 minute steps. With Repeat Alarm, you define one repeat alarm with Start, End, and Interval to achieve the same behavior. Creation, editing, and deletion all happen in one place, so there is less clutter, fewer mistakes, and faster adjustments. Your schedule stays clear and easy to manage. === How it works === Choose repeat alarm or standard alarm. For a repeat alarm, set Start, End, and the Interval. The app schedules notifications at every interval within the time window on the selected weekdays. For a standard alarm, set a single time and optional repeat days. Turn alarms on or off from the list; swipe to delete; tap to edit. === FAQ === Q. Can I use vibration only without sound? A. Yes. Enable Vibrate Only. Actual vibration behavior depends on the device Sound and Haptics settings. Q. Will it notify in the background? A. Yes. The app uses local notifications. Make sure notifications are allowed in system settings. Q. Does the interval alarm support different languages or weekday styles? A. Yes. The app supports Japanese and English. In English we show short weekday labels (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat) to keep the layout compact. === Notes === Notification sounds must follow iOS limitations. Vibration and sound behavior depend on device settings.

Screenshots

Vibe Alarm4 screens
Simple Repeat Alarm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Repeat Alarm at none against Vibe Alarm's 1. Vibe Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Vibe Alarm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Repeat Alarm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibe Alarm ships an update every 4 days, Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Vibe Alarm versus Simple Repeat Alarm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibe AlarmSimple Repeat Alarm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKosuke ShimadaRYOTA HASHIMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vibe Alarm

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Simple Repeat Alarm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibe Alarm free?
Vibe Alarm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Repeat Alarm free?
Simple Repeat Alarm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vibe Alarm or Simple Repeat Alarm have ads?
Both Vibe Alarm and Simple Repeat Alarm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibe Alarm or Simple Repeat Alarm?
Vibe Alarm ships an update every 4 days, and Simple Repeat Alarm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vibe Alarm was updated on October 28, 2026 and Simple Repeat Alarm on November 8, 2026.

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