Comparison

GymFit vs ExTimer

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

Head to head
About

GymFit

This app helps experienced gym-goers optimize their workouts by providing customizable interval timers. It allows users to create, save, and edit workout routines, track progress, and manage time efficiently to maximize productivity during gym sessions.

Highlights
  • Create customizable workouts
  • Add unlimited intervals
  • Edit and rearrange intervals
  • Save custom workout routines
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Intervals Workout Timer is designed for intelligent, efficient, and hard-working individuals who are seasoned in the gym. We're not here for beginners. The app helps you manage time and follow workout circuits easily. Manage Time Easily - Do you hate it when you plan on going to the gym for a quick 30-45-minute workout and you don't end up leaving for another hour or two? How about when a group is spending their time talking over the bench that YOU'RE waiting on using? No need to waste time or wait anymore! Improve Gym Workouts - Intervals is designed to get you in and out of the gym, while still giving you the workout you intended. You have been to the gym plenty of times and are definitely not a beginner. You know exactly what you want to do at the gym before you show up to workout. But every time you get to your gym, you end up wasting valuable time that you could be spending elsewhere. 
Features of Intervals Workout Timer: CREATE WORKOUTS: - Create workouts that are fully customizable. Save the intervals in your device so you only need to build your workout once! Add as many workouts as you want and set different timers for every workout to manage time and exercise easily. ADD INTERVALS: - Add as many intervals as you want to your workout so that you can maximize the productivity of your workout! No need to stop between exercises to figure out what to do next as this feature will enable you to keep a track of your progress, view remaining time as well as get a clue on what to do next. EDIT WORKOUTS: - Each interval is completely customizable and editable. All you need to do is create a chart and figure out the best workout course. You can create and edit as many workouts as you want.Edit the name, time, and assign a color so that it's easier for you to recognize during training. Eliminate distractions and clutter so you can focus on more important things like finishing your sets CUSTOMIZE YOUR CIRCUIT: - Are you planning on switching to a new workout routine to reach your next fitness goal? How about doing multiple workouts in a single day? By using this app, you can customize your circuits easily. Customize your circuit by editing, rearranging or deleting any interval that seems out of place! EASY TO USE: - The Intervals Workout Timer is very easy to us – all thanks to its simple and easy UI/UX. The app offers clear menus and options to navigate to the right feature and customize it accordingly. Enjoy smooth controls and seamless performance as you create new plans and enjoy your workouts. APPLE HEALTH KIT - Intervals Workout Timer is now integrated with Apple HealthKit. This gives you the ability to receive credit for workouts you complete with Intervals, on your Apple Activity rings. It also gives you the ability to track previous workout sessions so you can more easily monitor your workout progress. Are you ready to maximize the productivity of your workout plans by learning time management? Download and use Intervals Workout Timer today! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ExTimer

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Highlights
  • Stylish and customizable appearance
  • Multiple color variations and layouts
  • Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
  • Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
  • Light and dark mode options
  • Vertical and horizontal layout support
Features
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.

Screenshots

GymFit4 screens
ExTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExTimer at 100% against GymFit's 62%. ExTimer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). GymFit's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 4). 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. GymFit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of GymFit's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GymFit versus ExTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymFitExTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoutier Ventures LLCHajime Suzuki

Customer experience

GymFit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

ExTimer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

GymFit

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 3 Day Trial Then Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Week Trial Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
  • Ad & Workout Generator Bundle$2.99
2 purchases

ExTimer

One-time2
  • Trial 3DaysFree
  • Hide Ads$1.99

Questions

Is GymFit free?
GymFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExTimer free?
ExTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymFit or ExTimer?
ExTimer is rated higher. GymFit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while ExTimer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do GymFit or ExTimer have ads?
Both GymFit and ExTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, GymFit or ExTimer?
GymFit ships an update every 11 days, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, GymFit was updated on October 1, 2026 and ExTimer on October 6, 2026.

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