# Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste's 3.3. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 6) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-interval-timer-namaste/id1275399564/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bart Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/409409242) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-interval-timer-namaste/id1275399564)

This app serves as a personalized yoga instructor, allowing you to create custom yoga routines with various poses and segments. It offers detailed analytics to track your progress and includes a library of calming sounds to enhance your practice.

**Highlights:** Customizable yoga profiles, Pose segmentation, Progress analytics, HealthKit integration, Library of calming sounds, App theme customization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Namaste Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Namaste Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Namaste Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste free?

Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exercise Timer free?

Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste or Exercise Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste averages 3.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste or Exercise Timer?

Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste ships an update monthly, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Yoga Interval Timer | Namaste was updated on September 18, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 30, 2026.

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