# Timer for Rehearsal vs VibeTimer

The clearest difference is price: Timer for Rehearsal at Free against VibeTimer's $2.99. Timer for Rehearsal also leads on ratings volume (137 vs 1) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). VibeTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ads there is nothing between them.

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download; VibeTimer costs $2.99 up front. Timer for Rehearsal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VibeTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

VibeTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Rehearsal has 137 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Timer for Rehearsal's written reviews are positive against 50% of VibeTimer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, VibeTimer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Rehearsal | VibeTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibetimer-vibration-timer/id6526486988/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **137** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Cieplinski](https://appshunter.io/developer/568723135) | [Marieke Elise Thurlings-Tor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755130134) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Rehearsal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-rehearsal-fin/id726213320)

This app provides a discreet timer for live performances and events. It uses color changes and custom messages to signal time limits without distracting the audience. Ideal for speakers, presenters, and event organizers to manage schedules effectively.

**Highlights:** Discreet visual time warnings (color changes), Customizable warning times and messages, Overtime counter, Gesture-controlled interface, Count up or down timer, Siri Shortcut support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Unlock | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Powerful and capable
- 🚀 Efficient for timing events
- 👍 Simple and elegant design
- 💡 Remote control feature is valuable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UX downgrade after redesign
- 🐛 Confusing settings management
- 🐛 No support available
- 🐛 Connection issues with iPhone and iPad
- 🐛 Incompatible with Apple TV

**Reported bugs**

- No support reply
- Cannot connect iPhone and iPad
- Does not work with Apple TV
- Requires repurchase after update
- Remote control crashes

**Requested features**

- Improve UX design for settings
- Better range for remote connection
- Allow user to control countdown clock font
- Change color of countdown clock
- Improve Apple TV functionality


### VibeTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibetimer-vibration-timer/id6526486988)

This app provides a silent, vibrating timer for various uses like meditation, presentations, or baby sleep training. It features subtle haptic feedback and a clear visual countdown, allowing for discreet notifications without audible alarms.

**Highlights:** Haptic vibrating alarm, Clear time visualization, Background operation, Silent notifications, Visual countdown bar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Rehearsal free?

Timer for Rehearsal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VibeTimer free?

VibeTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer?

VibeTimer is rated higher. Timer for Rehearsal averages 4.5 out of 5 from 137 ratings, while VibeTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer have ads?

Neither Timer for Rehearsal nor VibeTimer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for Rehearsal or VibeTimer?

Timer for Rehearsal ships an update every 6 weeks, and VibeTimer every 3 months. Most recently, Timer for Rehearsal was updated on November 11, 2026 and VibeTimer on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*