# Fitness Workout Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Fitness Workout Timer's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Fitness Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fitness Workout Timer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Fitness Workout Timer against 4.8 for Exercise Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Fitness Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Fitness Workout Timer ships an update every 3 months, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fitness Workout Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-workout-timer-tabata/id1035130456/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zinitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/868783199) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Fitness Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fitness-workout-timer-tabata/id1035130456)

This interval timer helps users manage various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, and strength training. It features large, easy-to-read text, customizable sound alerts, and progress tracking for workouts and body measurements. A free BMI calculator is also included.

**Highlights:** Interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, Rope Skipping, Easy-to-read large text display, Customizable sound effects for workout states, Free BMI calculator and body measurement tracker, Daily workout and weight progress records, Pro version with ad removal and backup features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Pro Version 2021 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Pro Version 2023 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version + Snack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version + Coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me A Meal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version 2023 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version + Meal | $10.99 | one-time |


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fitness Workout Timer free?

Fitness Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exercise Timer free?

Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fitness Workout Timer or Exercise Timer?

Fitness Workout Timer is rated higher. Fitness Workout Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Fitness Workout Timer or Exercise Timer have ads?

Fitness Workout Timer shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fitness Workout Timer or Exercise Timer?

Fitness Workout Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Fitness Workout Timer was updated on October 2, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 16, 2026.

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