# Cyclic Timer vs In the DogHouse Timer

The clearest difference is device support: Cyclic Timer at 4 against In the DogHouse Timer's 2. In the DogHouse Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 5.0 for Cyclic Timer against 5.0 for In the DogHouse Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cyclic Timer | In the DogHouse Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclic-timer/id954671937/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-doghouse-timer/id1580113704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuantong Lu](https://appshunter.io/developer/884739279) | [World Tourism LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511176090) |

## What reviewers say

### Cyclic Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyclic-timer/id954671937)

This app provides a repeating countdown timer that keeps your screen active. It can silently alert you when the timer reaches zero and automatically restart based on your settings. Ideal for timed work, workouts, or gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Repeating countdown timer, Keeps screen light up, Silent alerts, Automatic restart, Customizable intervals

**In-app purchases:** none


### In the DogHouse Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-the-doghouse-timer/id1580113704)

This app helps you manage your time and tasks with a visual countdown timer. A cute animated pup keeps you company while you focus, signaling when it's time to move on. Increase your productivity with this simple yet effective tool.

**Highlights:** Visual countdown timer, Animated pup companion, Task time tracking, Two timer views (digital and circle), Focus assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cyclic Timer free?

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

### Is In the DogHouse Timer free?

In the DogHouse Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cyclic Timer or In the DogHouse Timer?

Cyclic Timer and In the DogHouse Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Cyclic Timer or In the DogHouse Timer have ads?

Neither Cyclic Timer nor In the DogHouse Timer shows ads.

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