Comparison

Periodic Timer vs OneTouchVibrationTimer

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

Head to head
About

Periodic Timer

This app provides a simple, repeating interval timer that can run in the background without distracting you. It offers customizable alerts, quick start options, and prevents your screen from locking while active. Ideal for various activities like fitness, cooking, and learning.

Highlights
  • Repeating interval timer
  • Background operation
  • Customizable alerts (vibration/sound)
  • Prevent lockscreen
  • Shake to start
  • Multiple timer output modes
Features
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Keep track of time without being distracted by the device! Simple and easy timer that repeats at your chosen interval. FEATURES - Vibration, if sound is off. - Works in the background. - 3 timer output modes: intervals, total time, countdown. - You can cancel or pause the timer with help of a notification. - Quick Start from icon. - Shake To Start - can be enabled in settings. - Prevent Lockscreen - another useful setting, the screen will not lock, while the timer is running. USE CASES Here is a list of known use cases based on the real feedback: Fitness and health: - Stretching - Stationary bicycle (interval training) - On a treadmill - For HIIT - Jogging - Timed medication - Boxing Cooking - While frying potatoes - Roasting steaks - Checking an over or a grill to prevent burning Learning & science - Foreign language learning - As a lab timer - Periodic data collection - Speech training - Presentation timing Other - Mindfulness - Communication - To have a sense of time flying away :) HELP Q: Why the timer doesn't work in the background? A: You should allow notifications. Q: How to turn off the sound and turn on the vibration? A: On the device, turn the Silent Mode on. (Side Switch) Q: Alert is limited for 5 seconds! A: Go to Settings app, then Periodic Timer > Notifications > Banner Style > Persistent. Q: How to switch the Timer Output Mode? A: To switch the Output Mode touch the timer display at the top of the screen. Q: What is Shake To Start for? A: Shake To Start setting allows to start/cancel the timer by shaking the device. Thus, you don't touch the screen, what can be useful while cooking, for example. In order for this mode to work, the app should be open. If you still have questions or suggestions, you can visit the support page (https://goo.gl/forms/pggVBcaBxdW85EGE3), the Facebook group (http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/) or you can email me (periodictimer.sup@gmail.com). If you like the app - please, rate it!

About

OneTouchVibrationTimer

This utility app allows you to set interval timers with a single tap, receiving silent vibration notifications when the timer ends. It functions in the background, even when the screen is off or the app is closed, and displays the calculated end time for convenience.

Highlights
  • One-tap timer setting
  • Vibration notifications
  • Background operation
  • Calculated end time display
  • Customizable time intervals
Features
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No sound.Vibrate to notify the end of the timer.Notification will be sent even when the screen is off or the application is closed. ●Set timer with one tap Once you set the interval timer you want, you can start it with one tap. ●Know when the timer ends No need to calculate the timer end time.When you set the timer, you will also know the end time. ●Works in the background Even when the screen is off, a notification will inform you of the end of the timer. ●Time interval can be changed You can set the interval as you like from the settings. -TermsOfService https://mizukami2005.github.io/one_touch_vibration_timer/Terms/en/index.html -PrivacyPolicy https://mizukami2005.github.io/one_touch_vibration_timer/PrivacyPolicy/en/index.html

Screenshots

Periodic Timer4 screens
OneTouchVibrationTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Periodic Timer at none against OneTouchVibrationTimer's 1. Periodic Timer also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (52% vs 33%). OneTouchVibrationTimer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OneTouchVibrationTimer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month. Periodic Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Periodic Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Periodic Timer has 167 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Periodic Timer's written reviews are positive against 33% of OneTouchVibrationTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, OneTouchVibrationTimer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Periodic Timer versus OneTouchVibrationTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeriodic TimerOneTouchVibrationTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (167 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings167 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir Kelinmizukami takamasa

Customer experience

Periodic Timer

All ratings167 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative37.1%

OneTouchVibrationTimer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Periodic Timer

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Sound/notifications fail to trigger despite settings enabled
  • Timer cancels when phone is shaken or moved
  • Vibration doesn't work when screen is locked or off
  • App crashes on launch (especially after updates)
  • Watch app crashes or doesn't function
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  • Notifications inconsistent on Apple Watch
  • Timer speed inaccurate (runs too fast)
  • App won't open after deletion and reinstall
  • Upgrade popup spams every second, making app unusable
  • Heart rate monitor stays active, draining battery
  • Vibration doesn't work on silent mode
  • Watch green light stays on continuously

Requested features

15 requests
  • Adjustable sound volume and custom alert sounds
  • Customizable vibration patterns
  • Settings menu for user preferences
  • Ability to add notes/labels to timers
  • Seconds-only timer option
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  • Simple countdown timer (non-repeating)
  • Separate exercise and rest period intervals
  • Start timer at specific time of day
  • Disable sound option for silent vibration-only mode
  • Prevent screen lock while timer is running
  • Apple Watch vibration support
  • Seconds increment option (not just minutes)
  • Better Apple Watch complications and integration
  • Free trial period before purchase requirement
  • Disable shake-to-cancel functionality

OneTouchVibrationTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Periodic Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OneTouchVibrationTimer

Subscriptions1
  • JOIN$1.491 Month

Questions

Is Periodic Timer free?
Periodic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OneTouchVibrationTimer free?
OneTouchVibrationTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Periodic Timer or OneTouchVibrationTimer?
Periodic Timer is rated higher. Periodic Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while OneTouchVibrationTimer averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Periodic Timer or OneTouchVibrationTimer have ads?
Neither Periodic Timer nor OneTouchVibrationTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Periodic Timer or OneTouchVibrationTimer?
Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, and OneTouchVibrationTimer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Periodic Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and OneTouchVibrationTimer on September 10, 2026.

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