# Timer Plus vs Ghostrun

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ghostrun at none against Timer Plus's 4. Ghostrun also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and chart position (#192 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, Ghostrun monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Ghostrun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 38 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Tomessa Mfouka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693060237) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer Plus

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

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This interval training app is designed for high-intensity workouts like HIIT, circuit, and Tabata. It offers customizable timers with round and cycle displays, background operation, and voice guidance. An Apple Watch companion app is also available for seamless workout tracking.

**Highlights:** Interval training timer, Customizable rounds and cycles, Background operation, Voice guidance, Save unlimited timers, Apple Watch app integration, Apple Health Kit integration

**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


### Ghostrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghostrun-running-and-sport/id6450384813)

This running app allows you to compete against your past performances or friends in real-time. Track your progress and join a community focused on self-improvement through running.

**Highlights:** Run against your ghost performance, Compete with friends in real-time, Track running distance, Join a running community, Self-improvement focus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Ghostrun free?

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

### Do Timer Plus or Ghostrun have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Ghostrun does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, and Ghostrun monthly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on November 4, 2026 and Ghostrun on November 3, 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.*