# Periodic Timer vs Timer Loops

Periodic Timer and Timer Loops both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Timer Loops's written reviews are positive against 52% of Periodic Timer's. Timer Loops also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Periodic Timer's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Periodic Timer against 4.3 for Timer Loops. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Periodic Timer has 170 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Periodic Timer's written reviews are positive against 75% of Timer Loops's.

Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, Timer Loops every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Periodic Timer | Timer Loops |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-simple-repeat/id933241656/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Kelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/933241655) | [Beacons AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481411021) |

## What reviewers say

### Periodic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/periodic-timer-simple-repeat/id933241656)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⏱️ Effective repeating/interval timer functionality
- 🎯 Does exactly what it's designed to do
- 🔇 Vibration-only option available
- 📱 Works in background with screen off

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Sound/notification issues (unreliable or missing)
- 💰 Aggressive premium upselling in free version
- 🐛 Timer cancels when phone is shaken
- 🔋 Activates heart rate sensor, drains battery
- 📵 Doesn't work reliably with screen locked

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Timer Loops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-loops/id1662287175)

Create and manage multiple repeating timers with customizable schedules. This app is ideal for organizing daily routines, workouts, cooking, or as a mindfulness reminder. Save different timer groups for various activities.

**Highlights:** Multiple timer loops, Customizable duration and repeat frequency, Multiple timer group management, Save timer groups for different activities, Set timers for routines, exercise, cooking, and mindfulness

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Periodic Timer free?

Periodic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Loops free?

Timer Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Periodic Timer or Timer Loops?

Timer Loops is rated higher. Periodic Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Timer Loops averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Periodic Timer or Timer Loops have ads?

Neither Periodic Timer nor Timer Loops shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Periodic Timer or Timer Loops?

Periodic Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Timer Loops every 3 months. Most recently, Periodic Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Timer Loops on October 24, 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.*