Comparison

Beeper Timer vs BeepCycle

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

Head to head
About

Beeper Timer

Features
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Beeper helps you stay aware of time without constantly checking the clock. Set recurring timers, gentle chimes, alarms, and flexible schedules to keep a sense of time while you work, study, read, meditate, cook, or simply go about your day. Choose how often you want a reminder, pick a sound you enjoy, and decide when Beeper should be active. Once it is set, Beeper quietly keeps time in the background. Features • Recurring timers and interval chimes • Gentle sounds, bells, and tones • Custom active hours and schedules • Snap timers to the clock • Alarms for cues you don't want to miss • Simple, distraction-free design Premium: One-Time Unlock Beeper offers a generous free experience. Premium is available as a single one-time purchase. No subscription. Unlock Premium once and get: • Multiple schedules • Premium sound packs • Sound rotation • Quick setups for routines • And more Pay once. Keep Premium. Designed to be calm, minimal, and reliable.

About

BeepCycle

Features
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Do you lose track of how time flies? Regain control of your time with BeepCycle! BeepCycle brings the legendary "hourly chime" feature of nostalgic digital watches to your modern device. Increase your awareness of time and plan your day much more efficiently by hearing that familiar audio alert every hour just like in the old days. **Key Features:** • **Classic Beep Sound:** A nostalgic and original chime sound that plays every hour, alerting you without being too distracting. • **One-Tap Control:** Turn the system on and off in seconds with the stylish and large toggle inside the app. • **Seamless Background Operation:** BeepCycle does not drain your battery as it uses the iOS notification infrastructure. It runs safely and stably in the background. • **Minimalist and Stylish Design:** Dark mode-focused, easy on the eyes, simple user interface stripped of unnecessary details. **Who is it for?** • Those who lose their sense of time while working at a desk or playing games. • Those practicing Pomodoro-like interval working techniques. • Those who want to remember hourly routines like drinking water, correcting posture, or taking a short break. • Retro enthusiasts who miss the classic "hourly alarm" sound of digital watches. **Very Easy to Use!** Just open BeepCycle, activate the bell icon on the screen, and grant notification permissions. You can exit the app; now your phone will remind you of the time with a nostalgic beep sound accompanied by a short notification every full hour (1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, etc.). Value your time, live every hour fully and mindfully with BeepCycle! **Pro Features (New):** • Custom Alarms: Create unlimited custom hourly notification schedules. • Multiple Sounds: Choose from 7 different nostalgic and modern notification sounds. • Custom Days: Activate your alarms only on the days you select. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Beeper Timer4 screens
BeepCycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BeepCycle at every 2 days against Beeper Timer's every 5 weeks. BeepCycle also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Beeper Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BeepCycle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beeper Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, BeepCycle every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Beeper Timer versus BeepCycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeper TimerBeepCycle
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVenkat Sharma Aluru GopalakrishnaSezgin Cetinkol

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Beeper Timer

One-time1
  • Beeper Premium$3.99
2 purchases

BeepCycle

Subscriptions1
  • BeepCycle Premium$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • BeepCycle Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Beeper Timer free?
Beeper Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeepCycle free?
BeepCycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beeper Timer or BeepCycle have ads?
Neither Beeper Timer nor BeepCycle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beeper Timer or BeepCycle?
Beeper Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and BeepCycle every 2 days. Most recently, Beeper Timer was updated on September 12, 2026 and BeepCycle on September 12, 2026.

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