Comparison

Simple Training Timer vs Home Workout

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

Head to head
About

Simple Training Timer

This app helps with daily strength training by accurately timing workouts, rest periods, and sets. Customize various training menus to suit your fitness goals and enjoy more fulfilling exercise sessions.

Highlights
  • Accurate workout timing
  • Rest period tracking
  • Set and repetition count
  • Customizable training menus
  • Daily strength training assistance
Read full description

This application is a timer application that assists your strength training on a daily basis. We measure accurately the preset training time, break time, number of times, and set number with a timer and tell you. It is possible to use it for various training menus from fulfilling setting items. Please enjoy fulfilling training. ・Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en

About

Home Workout

This app provides personalized fitness plans and a wide variety of bodyweight exercises for users to build muscle, lose weight, or stay fit. It requires no equipment and can be used anywhere, anytime, with features like workout tracking and video guides.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout plans
  • 500+ varied workouts
  • Smart workout tracker
  • Pro workout video guides
  • Apple Health integration
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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Want an easy way to stay active, lose weight, and build muscle? Home Workout helps you train with purpose through focused exercise routines designed for everyday life—from bodyweight workouts and light movement to strength training. Whether you prefer training with equipment or no equipment at all, you can work out at home, in the gym, or outdoors with flexible workout plans that adapt to you. With a smart AI coach and professional video guidance, each session delivers clear instructions to help you get fitter and stronger more easily. Home Workout works like a personal trainer in your pocket. Based on your goals and experience level, it creates a workout plan that you can actually follow. With access to over 500 exercises, Home Workout offers a wide range of workout program options, including bodyweight workout sessions, stretching, quick workouts, and chair exercises. You can follow guided AI workouts or customize routines yourself—choose exercises you enjoy, adjust intensity, and train the way that feels right for you. Stay consistent with a built-in workout tracker that automatically records key training data like completed exercises, workout duration, and training frequency. This smart workout progress tracker helps you review past sessions and see your progress over time, giving you the motivation to build a lasting fitness habit. Plus, your workout data stays connected across Apple Health, Apple Watch, and iPad, so everything stays in sync across your devices. Download Home Workout and see how easy fitness can actually be! What You Get with Home Workout: 1. START ANYTIME & ANYWHERE Exercise at home or in the gym with a personal workout plan that fits your schedule and available equipment. From quick sessions to longer workouts, you can train whenever it works for you. 2. EXPERT-TAILORED WORKOUT PLANS Use our flexible workout planner to build a workout plan based on your fitness goals and level. Whether you want to stay active, get in shape, or build strength, each plan is easy to follow and simple to stick with. 3. 500+ Exercises Explore 500+ exercises, including bodyweight workouts, stretching, chair workouts, and more. With options for different fitness goals and levels, there's always an exercise that fits you! Each exercise comes with clear video guidance and simple instructions for safe and effective training. 4. TRAIN SMART WITH AI SUPPORT Enjoy AI workouts that adapt to your needs. Your AI coach adjusts your workout plan over time based on your performance and preferences, keeping training balanced and effective. As you customize routines or save your favorite exercises, the AI learns from your choices and refines future workouts. Highlight Features: - An easy-to-use workout planner and smart tracker that organize sessions, automatically log activities, and present clear data, helping you stay on track. - A comprehensive exercise library with video guides and expert tips. - Custom reminders to help stay consistent and never miss a session. No Hidden Charges, say goodbye to unexpected "surprises". Your perfect workout is waiting—join millions already crushing their fitness goals with Home Workout! Subscription Terms and Details - Get unlimited access to all features. - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://maleworkout.leaphealth.fitness/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://maleworkout.leaphealth.fitness/terms.html

Screenshots

Simple Training Timer1 screens
Home Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Home Workout at 128K against Simple Training Timer's 63. Home Workout also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#83 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Simple Training Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Home Workout sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Home Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Home Workout has 128K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Simple Training Timer's written reviews are positive against 81% of Home Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Training Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Home Workout every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Simple Training Timer versus Home Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Training TimerHome Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (63 ratings)4.9 (128K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews81.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings63128K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#83 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB306 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasterEggsLeap Health

Customer experience

Simple Training Timer

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative26.1%

Home Workout

All ratings127,640 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews3,830 reviews
Positive81.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Simple Training Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Home Workout

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workout progress not saving correctly
  • Inconsistent calorie tracking and reporting
  • Glitches when editing or customizing workouts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to exclude certain exercises from custom plans
  • Option to manually adjust workout duration
  • Integration with fitness trackers and smartwatches
  • More diverse workout routines and muscle group targeting
  • Personalized meal planning and nutrition guidance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Training Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$1.991 Month
14 purchases

Home Workout

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly no free trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$14.991 Month
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  • Membership for one year$19.991 Year
  • Premium Annual$23.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$27.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$29.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (SEE RESULTS)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly (GIVE IT A GO)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • One year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly membership7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Simple Training Timer free?
Simple Training Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Workout free?
Home Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Training Timer or Home Workout?
Home Workout is rated higher. Simple Training Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Home Workout averages 4.9 from 128K ratings.
Do Simple Training Timer or Home Workout have ads?
Both Simple Training Timer and Home Workout show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Training Timer or Home Workout?
Simple Training Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Home Workout every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Training Timer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Home Workout on October 30, 2026.

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