Comparison

EX Cycle Timer vs Couch

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

Head to head
About

EX Cycle Timer

This timer app notifies you of countdowns, count-ups, and progress. It's versatile for various activities like cooking, sports, work, and studying, allowing for planned actions by indicating elapsed time fractions. Choose from various notification sounds and speech options.

Highlights
  • Countdown and count-up timer
  • Progress notifications for fractions of time
  • Cycle timer with customizable intervals
  • Elapsed and remaining time notifications
  • Selectable notification sounds and speech
Features
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It is a timer with a function to notify you of countdown, count up, and progress. Kitchen timer to sports, training, work, study, examination etc. There are various places to use. ● Notice of progress It is also possible to notify you of the elapsed time of a fraction of the set timer. This will allow you to grasp the progress to some extent before the timer is over, so more planned action is possible. ● Cycle timer of arbitrary number of seconds We will inform you every predetermined number of seconds. ● - -: 00, - -: - 0 Notification function I will let you know at a good time. ● Notification function of elapsed time and remaining time By reading it by choosing a sound, Notification of remaining time at countdown and notification of elapsed time at count up are possible. ● Sounds you can choose It is possible to inform you by speech time or sound effect selection.

About

Couch

This app provides a simple interval timer for home or gym workouts, ideal for beginners or those with limited time. It guides users through work and rest periods with clear visuals and sounds to encourage movement and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Presets for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Adjustable duration and rounds
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Session tracking for weekly movement
Features
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Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer is a simple interval workout timer for beginners, busy people, and anyone who wants to move more at home, on the road, or at the gym. Use it for walking intervals, light cardio, strength circuits, stretching, or warmups between long screen sessions. Sessions are short, so you can fit them between meetings, shows, or study breaks and still make progress. Set quick sessions, press Start, and follow clear Rest and Work intervals that gently nudge you off the couch and into action. No complex programming, no confusing stats, just an easy way to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Why Couch-O-Meter works • Designed for beginners and returning exercisers • Short intervals that feel doable, not intimidating • Clear countdowns, sounds, and visuals that guide every second • Works for home workouts, outdoor walks, or gym sessions • Helps you build a consistent movement habit over time Features • Custom interval timers for work and rest • Presets for common workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM • Adjustable duration, rounds, and rest so you control the intensity • Big, easy-to-read timer for quick glances during exercise • Audio cues and gentle haptics so you do not have to stare at the screen • Tracks sessions so you can see how often you move each week Whether you are starting from zero, getting back into shape, or just want a friendly reminder to move more during the day, Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into real fitness progress.

Screenshots

EX Cycle Timer4 screens
Couch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Couch at 5.0 against EX Cycle Timer's 1.0. Couch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). EX Cycle Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Couch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EX Cycle Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Couch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EX Cycle Timer versus Couch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEX Cycle TimerCouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMamoru YanoNils Bunde

Customer experience

EX Cycle Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Couch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EX Cycle Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Couch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EX Cycle Timer free?
EX Cycle Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Couch free?
Couch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EX Cycle Timer or Couch?
Couch is rated higher. EX Cycle Timer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Couch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EX Cycle Timer or Couch have ads?
Neither EX Cycle Timer nor Couch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EX Cycle Timer or Couch?
EX Cycle Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Couch every 3 days. Most recently, EX Cycle Timer was updated on September 23, 2026 and Couch on September 28, 2026.

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