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Best Recurring Timer Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best recurring timer apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Recurring Timer Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Repeat Timer: Interval RemindRepeat Timer: Interval RemindFree4.5★ (7.4K)NoYesOct 2026
2Timer+ Countdown & StopwatchTimer+ Countdown & StopwatchFree4.7★ (41K)YesYesOct 2026
3Periodic TimerPeriodic TimerFree4.1★ (167)NoNoOct 2026
4Repeat TimerRepeat TimerFree4.1★ (543)YesYesOct 2026
5MultiTimer: Multiple timersMultiTimer: Multiple timersFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesOct 2026
6RecurringTimerRecurringTimerFree—NoNoJun 2026
7Interval Timer □ HIIT TimerInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerFree4.8★ (86K)NoYesOct 2026
8Interval Timer PlusInterval Timer PlusFree4.9★ (6.2K)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Recurring Timer

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch#2

Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch by Minima Software

Interval, Workouts, Pomodoro
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😊(41K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Manage multiple timers and stopwatches simultaneously for various activities like cooking, workouts, and daily routines. Build complex interval timers with custom segments and receive voice announcements. Save and reuse timer templates for efficient time management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient for multiple timers
  • 💡 Customizable alarm sounds
  • 👍 Helpful for cooking and productivity
  • 👍 Reliable and works as expected

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with timers not updating correctly
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
  • 🔍 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔒 Inconsistent Apple Watch integration
Periodic Timer#3

Periodic Timer by Vladimir Kelin

Repeating Interval Reminder
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(167 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 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
  • ⚡ Lightweight and streamlined design
  • 🏃 Useful for fitness, meditation, and work intervals
  • 🔄 Reliable timer intervals when functioning properly

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 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
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent vibration notifications
  • 🎨 Confusing interface with unclear controls
  • ❌ Limited functionality in free version
  • 🔧 No customization options (sounds, vibrations, settings)
  • ⌚ Apple Watch version has limited functionality
  • 🚫 Crashes and fails to open
  • 🧹 Doesn't fully uninstall/remove from system

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FAQ about Recurring Timer

What are the best recurring timer apps for iPhone?
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind tops our recurring timer apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 7.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top recurring timer apps we rank are free to download, including Repeat Timer: Interval Remind and Timer+ Countdown & Stopwatch.
Repeat Timer: Interval Remind has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ recurring timer apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.