Overview

Rating:
4.10 +1
(165)
Version:
4.6
Last updated: 2025-09-17
Ranking
#130,507 ▼ 288
Overall

Features & Capabilities

Periodic Timer is a lightweight background timer that repeats at your chosen interval. It supports three output modes — intervals, total time, and countdown — and can vibrate when audio is off. Start quickly from the app icon, and pause or cancel from a notification. Shake-to-start can be enabled for hands-free operation.

Use it for workouts (HIIT, stretching, cardio), cooking timers, language learning and study sessions, or any activity that benefits from a steady rhythm. It also offers screen-lock prevention, background operation, and persistent alerts to keep you on track. For setup or help, check the built-in tips or contact support.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Vladimir Kelin
Rating:
4.10
(165)
1 new ratings
Version:
4.6 Last updated: 2025-09-17
Version code:
878172371
Creation date:
2014-11-13
Compatible devices:
Size:
17.72MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-18
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Vladimir Kelin
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/periodic-timer/id933241656
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/

User Reviews

Users praise Periodic Timer for its simplicity and reliability in basic interval timing, background operation, and a clean, ad-free design. The top drawbacks are paywall/value concerns (premium often seen as essential for sound), inconsistent or inaudible alerts, limited customization (two intervals, minute-only steps), finicky gesture controls during workouts, and device integration issues (watch compatibility post-update and lingering notifications after uninstall). Overall, it’s a focused timer that shines when it works, but users feel constrained by features and pricing.
Pros
  • Simple to use and configure
  • Does exactly what you need for interval timing (supports seconds/minutes, repeats)
  • Minimalist design with no ads or clutter
  • Background operation (runs even when the app is closed)
  • Reliable timer with optional vibration alerts (works in silent mode)
Cons
  • Paywall/value concerns: many reviews call the $2 premium price excessive or unnecessary
  • Sound/notification issues: alerts may not sound or be reliable unless premium; beep volume is often too low
  • Limited customization: only two intervals and whole-minute increments (no rest period option or notes)
  • Gesture controls can be finicky: swipes used to switch modes can cause accidental changes during workouts
  • Watch integration and uninstall quirks: upgrade can break watch-face support and the app can linger in notification settings after deletion
Recent reviews
Does exactly what it says. No nonsense, just does one thing really well. Having push notifications is a great addition.
by Ma*****, 2026-07-07

Overpriced garbage!
by Ro*****, 2026-04-13
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