# Timer Plus vs Custom Fitness Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Custom Fitness Timer at none against Timer Plus's 2. Custom Fitness Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, 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. Custom Fitness Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Custom Fitness Timer 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 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Custom Fitness Timer's.

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Custom Fitness Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 93.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 27 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Jared Rosenthal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686932132) |

## 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


### Custom Fitness Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-fitness-timer/id6448923014)

Create and manage custom timers for various fitness activities like countdowns, intervals, and work/rest periods. Features include intuitive navigation, a press-and-hold stopwatch, and optional sound alerts. Personalize timers with custom names and colors to match different phases.

**Highlights:** Unlimited custom timer creation, Countdown timer, Interval timer, Work/Rest timer, Press and hold stopwatch, Optional timer sounds, Color-coded timer phases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Custom Fitness Timer free?

Custom Fitness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Custom Fitness Timer?

Custom Fitness Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Custom Fitness Timer averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Custom Fitness Timer have ads?

Both Timer Plus and Custom Fitness Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Custom Fitness Timer?

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Custom Fitness Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 26, 2026 and Custom Fitness Timer on June 11, 2026.

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