Comparison

Cyclic Timer vs Rerun Timer

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

Head to head
About

Cyclic Timer

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
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Do you ever want a timer that repeats itself? Cyclic Timer keeps your screen light up and count down silently. When the timer reaches zero, it fires and repeats (upon your setting). The alert sound can be muted so it does not disturb your important work. This could be useful during workout, gaming, or any work that you do need to be notified in every certain time frame. *This is not a timer that supposed to run in the background.

About

Rerun Timer

This app helps you manage timed intervals for various activities like fitness, work, or practice. It allows for custom loop durations and repetitions, with features like Live Activities and background operation to keep you on track.

Highlights
  • Customizable loop intervals
  • Infinite or specific loop counts
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
  • Background operation
  • Distinct sound and vibration alerts
  • 3-second countdown
  • Dark mode interface
Features
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Master your time with Rerun Timer. Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), practicing a presentation, or managing deep work sessions, Rerun Timer is the simple, powerful tool that keeps you on track without the distraction. Why Rerun Timer? Most timers stop when you need them most. Rerun Timer is built to keep going. Set a custom interval, decide how many times it should repeat (or loop forever), and let the app handle the rest. Key Features: Loop Anything: Set intervals from 5 seconds to 60 minutes. Choose a specific number of loops or let it run infinitely. Live Activities: Track your progress right from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. Background Audio: The timer keeps running and alerts you even when the app is in the background or your phone is locked. Smart Feedback: Distinct sounds and vibrations let you know when a loop ends and when your entire session is complete. 3-Second Countdown: Get ready before the clock starts ticking. Sleek Dark Mode: A beautiful, battery-friendly interface designed for focus. Perfect For: Fitness: HIIT, Tabata, Yoga, and stretching routines. Productivity: Pomodoro technique and deep work sprints. Practice: Music scales, speech rehearsal, and cooking. Download Rerun Timer today and take control of your intervals.

Screenshots

Cyclic Timer3 screens
Rerun Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cyclic Timer at none against Rerun Timer's 1. Cyclic Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Rerun Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Rerun Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cyclic Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Cyclic Timer against 5.0 for Rerun Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cyclic Timer ships an update every 12 months, Rerun Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cyclic Timer versus Rerun Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCyclic TimerRerun Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuantong LuOutsource Wisely LLC

Customer experience

Cyclic Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Rerun Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cyclic Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rerun Timer

One-time1
  • Rerun Timer Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Cyclic Timer free?
Cyclic Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rerun Timer free?
Rerun Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cyclic Timer or Rerun Timer?
Cyclic Timer and Rerun Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Cyclic Timer or Rerun Timer have ads?
Neither Cyclic Timer nor Rerun Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cyclic Timer or Rerun Timer?
Cyclic Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Rerun Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Cyclic Timer was updated on September 20, 2026 and Rerun Timer on September 30, 2026.

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