Comparison

Rerun Timer vs TaskTimer

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

Head to head
About

Rerun Timer

This app helps you manage timed intervals for various activities like fitness, work, or practice. It allows for custom loop durations and repetitions, with features like Live Activities and background operation to keep you on track.

Highlights
  • Customizable loop intervals
  • Infinite or specific loop counts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Background operation
  • Distinct sound and vibration alerts
  • 3-second countdown
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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Master your time with Rerun Timer. Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), practicing a presentation, or managing deep work sessions, Rerun Timer is the simple, powerful tool that keeps you on track without the distraction. Why Rerun Timer? Most timers stop when you need them most. Rerun Timer is built to keep going. Set a custom interval, decide how many times it should repeat (or loop forever), and let the app handle the rest. Key Features: Loop Anything: Set intervals from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. Choose a specific number of loops or let it run infinitely. Live Activities: Track your progress right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. Background Audio: The timer keeps running and alerts you even when the app is in the background or your phone is locked. Smart Feedback: Distinct sounds and vibrations let you know when a loop ends and when your entire session is complete. 3-Second Countdown: Get ready before the clock starts ticking. Sleek Dark Mode: A beautiful, battery-friendly interface designed for focus. Perfect For: Fitness: HIIT, Tabata, Yoga, and stretching routines. Productivity: Pomodoro technique and deep work sprints. Practice: Music scales, speech rehearsal, and cooking. Download Rerun Timer today and take control of your intervals.

About

TaskTimer

This app provides loud, repeating alarms for tasks that require your attention. It rings until dismissed, even when the phone is locked, ensuring you don't miss important time-sensitive alerts. Features quick presets, custom durations, and home screen widgets for easy monitoring.

Highlights
  • Loud, repeating alarms
  • Customizable timer durations
  • Quick preset timers
  • Home screen widgets
  • Daily progress tracking
  • Timer history and favorites
Features
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TaskTimer Plus is the simple countdown timer for daily life. Whether you are cooking dinner, switching laundry, cleaning for 15 minutes, studying, working out, or taking a quick break, TaskTimer Plus helps you start a timer fast and stay on track without clutter. Choose a quick preset, enter a custom duration, and let the app handle the rest. When time is up, get a loud timer alert, then dismiss or snooze it with one tap. Why TaskTimer Plus? TaskTimer Plus is built for people who want a timer that feels fast, calm, and easy. There are no complicated dashboards to learn and no account required. Open the app, pick a time, and start. Quick presets for common tasks Start 5, 10, 15, 30, or 45-minute timers, or choose longer 1-hour and 2-hour presets for deeper work, chores, cooking, and study blocks. Custom countdown timers Need a specific time? Enter any duration for your task, from a few minutes to a longer session. Soft background colors Make your timer feel like yours. Choose from soft theme colors to create a calm, personal timer screen for cooking, studying, breaks, workouts, or chores. Widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Check your active timer from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Dynamic Island without constantly reopening the app. History and favorites Reuse timers you start often. Save frequent tasks and view your recent timer history so your next session is even faster. Made for iPhone and iPad Use TaskTimer Plus on iPhone when you are on the move or on iPad as a full-screen desk, kitchen, study, or workout timer. Simple by design No account required. TaskTimer Plus keeps everyday timing focused, fast, and easy to understand. Download TaskTimer Plus today and make every task easier to time.

Screenshots

Rerun Timer4 screens
TaskTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rerun Timer at none against TaskTimer's shown. Rerun Timer also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Rerun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TaskTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rerun Timer against 5.0 for TaskTimer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rerun Timer ships an update every 11 days, TaskTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rerun Timer versus TaskTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRerun TimerTaskTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.126.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOutsource Wisely LLCJTR Labs LLC

Customer experience

Rerun Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TaskTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rerun Timer

One-time1
  • Rerun Timer Pro$3.99
1 purchases

TaskTimer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Rerun Timer free?
Rerun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskTimer free?
TaskTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rerun Timer or TaskTimer?
Rerun Timer and TaskTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Rerun Timer or TaskTimer have ads?
TaskTimer shows ads; Rerun Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Rerun Timer or TaskTimer?
Rerun Timer ships an update every 11 days, and TaskTimer weekly. Most recently, Rerun Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and TaskTimer on October 28, 2026.

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