Comparison

RXTimer vs Captime

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

Head to head
About

RXTimer

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and custom intervals. It mimics the functionality of a gym timer to help users maximize their training sessions.

Highlights
  • For Time countdown
  • AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) timer
  • EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer
  • Tabata interval timer
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Gym timer simulation
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Need a timer for you WOD, look no further, you have just found the app that looks just like your gym timer and that has all the functionalities that you need. Take your WOD to the next level and get the most out of your training with RX Timer. Functionalities: • For Time: This option counts up and gives you the possibility to do workouts for time anywhere. • AMRAP: You want to do an AMRAP workout and do as many rep as possible, this countdown option allows you to do this even when you don't have access to your box or gym timer. • EMOM: Every minutes on the minute workout.. The app beeps 3 seconds before every minute to let you know when you have to get ready to go again. • Tabata: 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest for 8 rounds. This is tabatha and the timer will let you know when to work and when to rest. • Custom: If all the options above are not enough for your needs, then you have the custom workout section. Here you can create you own work/rest intervals. CrossFit is a registered trademark owned by CrossFit, Inc. RX Timer is not affiliated with or endorsed by CrossFit, Inc. or CrossFit HQ.

About

Captime

This app provides a professional gym clock experience for athletes, featuring large, high-contrast digits and voice control. It supports various workout formats and includes a unique video overlay for progress tracking and social sharing.

Highlights
  • Video overlay for progress filming
  • Large, high-contrast digits
  • Zero-touch voice control
  • Supports AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time
  • Music ducking for audio cues
  • Multiple interval timers
Features
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Stop Fiddling with Your Phone. Own Your WOD. Designed by athletes for athletes, Captime is the only CrossFit timer that stays out of your way while you push your limits. No more distractions—just the precision of a professional gym clock right on your iPhone. WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE CAPTIME: - Film Your Progress: Built-in video overlay—perfect for the CrossFit Games or your IG feed. - Built for Distance: Massive, high-contrast digits you can read from across the box. - Zero-Touch Control: Hands covered in chalk? Just yell "START" to kick things off. - The Full Arsenal: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Intervals, and the Sally Challenge. - Smart Audio: Automatically ducks your music so you never miss a beep. LEVEL UP YOUR TRAINING. Join thousands of athletes using the most intuitive HIIT timer on the App Store. >>> Get Captime for FREE and train like a pro today!

Screenshots

RXTimer4 screens
Captime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RXTimer at none against Captime's 10. RXTimer also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 62%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Captime's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. Captime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RXTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RXTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Captime has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of RXTimer's written reviews are positive against 62% of Captime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RXTimer ships an update weekly, Captime every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RXTimer versus Captime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRXTimerCaptime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings264 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas RuelleLeduc IT

Customer experience

RXTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Captime

All ratings64 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative27.0%

In-app purchases

None

RXTimer

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Captime

Subscriptions9
  • PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO$2.997 Days
  • PRO$3.991 Month
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  • PRO$7.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$25.491 Year
  • One time offer1 Year trial$25.491 Year
  • PRO$41.991 Year
  • PRO$49.991 Year
  • PRO3 Days trial$54.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$149.99

Questions

Is RXTimer free?
RXTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Captime free?
Captime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RXTimer or Captime?
RXTimer is rated higher. RXTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Captime averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do RXTimer or Captime have ads?
Neither RXTimer nor Captime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RXTimer or Captime?
RXTimer ships an update weekly, and Captime every 4 weeks. Most recently, RXTimer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Captime on November 2, 2026.

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