# Periodic Timer

> Repeating Interval Reminder

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id933241656](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id933241656)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id933241656`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vladimir Kelin
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (168 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2014-11-13
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/periodic-timer/id933241656)
- **Website:** [http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/](http://www.facebook.com/groups/PeriodicTimer/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/periodic-timer-privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/periodic-timer-privacy-policy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #116,982 — Overall

## Review summary

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id933241656)