# Timer Plus vs MegaCron

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MegaCron at none against Timer Plus's 2. MegaCron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MegaCron asks for nothing beyond the download.

MegaCron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, MegaCron monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | MegaCron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacron-gym-voice-hiit-timer/id6443663026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Gabriel Bosco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648190709) |

## 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 (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 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


### MegaCron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megacron-gym-voice-hiit-timer/id6443663026)

This app acts as a personal trainer, guiding you through custom workouts with voice prompts. Create and share routines, track exercises like Tabata and HIIT, and receive audio cues for every stage of your training.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided interval training, Customizable workout presets, Share routines with friends and students, Create personalized exercise routines, Supports Tabata, HIIT, Functional, Calisthenics, Audio prompts for exercise start/end and breaks

**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 MegaCron free?

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

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

MegaCron is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while MegaCron averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or MegaCron have ads?

Both Timer Plus and MegaCron show ads.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and MegaCron monthly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and MegaCron on June 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*