# Timer Plus vs RM

The clearest difference is rating: Timer Plus at 4.8 against RM's 2.0. Timer Plus also leads on ratings volume (60K vs 1). RM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RM asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of RM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, RM monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | RM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rm-calculator/id1429516288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Ikki Yoshimiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109688814) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


### RM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rm-calculator/id1429516288)

Calculate elevation weights and training times to maximize your efficiency during weight training. Easily switch units by touching them.

**Highlights:** Calculate elevation weights, Calculate training times, Maximize training efficiency, Lean training optimization, Unit switching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is RM free?

RM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or RM?

Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while RM averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or RM have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; RM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or RM?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and RM monthly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 3, 2026 and RM on September 28, 2026.

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