Visual Timer vs Repeating Beep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visual Timer
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An easy-to-read timer app for tracking remaining time. Background Notification Feature: Even when the app is in the background, it will notify you when the timer is finished. Custom Themes: Change the theme color and design to match your style, including fresh options like Lemon. History Feature: Easily reuse your past timer durations with just a tap.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Visual Timer at Free against Repeating Beep's $3.99. Visual Timer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Repeating Beep's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Visual Timer is free to download; Repeating Beep costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Visual Timer | Repeating Beep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Focaccia, Inc. | Samuel Devaney |
In-app purchases
Visual Timer
No in-app purchases
Repeating Beep
No in-app purchases
