Comparison

Python PTS vs Tim

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

Head to head
About

Python PTS

This advanced fitness app uses haptic and audio cues to keep you aware of workout times without needing to look at a screen. It intelligently adjusts timer speeds to push you harder and integrates with Apple Health to track vital metrics.

Highlights
  • Haptic and audio workout timers
  • Intelligent timer speed adjustments
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Apple Health integration
  • Heart rate tracking
  • Calorie and distance tracking
Features
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The most advanced Health and Fitness application in the world. Python PTS (Performance Training System) uses haptic and audio feedback patterns to keep users aware of the current time during their workouts, therefore removing the need for users to have to LOOK at the time. This is a groundbreaking feature that has forever changed the way training is done for swimmers, runners, weight lifters, and more. Python PTS is also baked with intelligence, and randomly speeds up its timer to keep users training harder. Users can choose from four difficulties to determine how fast their PTS timer will push them, or can opt to have regular speed. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Along with all of this, Python PTS integrates with Apple Health to allow users to view heart rate data, caloric data, distance data, steps taken, and swimming strokes taken during workouts. Download the most innovative concept for Health and Fitness software in the market, Python PTS.

About

Tim

Features
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Swim-R brings easy to use apps to the swimming pool to facilitate the organisation of training sessions. It is our ambition to lower the administrative burden for the coaches and to provide a crystal clear view on the athlete's training and competition data. Tim-R is the first app of a series. It's a Swim Coach Assistant that helps you to focus on the training. Use Tim-R to: - Coordinate the exercises in your training sessions - Specify the number of swim lanes available for training - Enter the number of swimmers participating - Define the number of repeats for an exercise (e.g. 4 x 100m Freestyle) - Set the time a swimmer gets to complete one repeat (e.g. 1:10) - Broadcast “On your marks” and start sounds through a connected bluetooth speaker - Get a view on the start times of each group of swimmers (waves) - See the number of repeats completed and total time elapsed for each exercise Need help or want to give feedback? Reach out to hello@swim-r.eu.

Screenshots

Python PTS4 screens
Tim2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tim at none against Python PTS's 1. Tim also leads on iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). Python PTS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 46 months). 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. Python PTS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tim asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Python PTS ships an update every 3 weeks, Tim every 46 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Python PTS versus Tim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPython PTSTim
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 46 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZachary MakarVerduco BV

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Python PTS

One-time1
  • Python PTS Unlock Key$4.99
None

Tim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Python PTS free?
Python PTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tim free?
Tim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Python PTS or Tim have ads?
Neither Python PTS nor Tim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Python PTS or Tim?
Python PTS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tim every 46 months. Most recently, Python PTS was updated on September 23, 2026 and Tim on September 29, 2026.

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