Comparison

Timer Plus vs Stride

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timer Plus

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
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Interval Training Timer perfect for HIIT Circuit and Tabata Workouts Timer Plus is an easy to use special app for high intensity interval Training. -Ability to display the number and duration of rounds and cycles. -Interval Stopwatch -Timer works in background mode -Informative screen flash -Create an infinite number of timers, save them in the history of workouts. -Voice guidance Use our Timer Plus app while training at home, at the gym, boxing, MMA, Bodyweight exercises or other fitness activities. Timer Plus comes also with an Apple Watch app that allows you to use your saved custom workouts from the iPhone on your Apple Watch. This app uses Apple Health Kit in order to run the Apple Watch app in the background. Terms of Use: https://argames.in/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://argames.in/privacy.html

About

Stride

This app provides versatile interval timers for various training routines like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers customizable settings, music integration, and voice cues to enhance your fitness sessions. Upgrade for advanced features like background functionality and unlimited preset saving.

Highlights
  • HIIT, Tabata, EMOM timer modes
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Music integration
  • Voice and sound countdowns
  • Save custom workout presets
  • Background functionality (Pro)
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer: Your Ultimate Fitness Countdown Timer Take your workouts to the next level with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the all-in-one app for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, and other interval training routines. Whether you’re crushing it at the gym, going hard with CrossFit, or mastering your home fitness game, Stride is the ultimate tool for your training needs. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, Stride combines versatility, simplicity, and power to help you achieve your goals. Key Features: • User-Friendly Design: Enjoy a bright, clean, and intuitive interface to seamlessly manage your workouts, whether you’re setting up a quick timer or creating custom interval timers. • Versatile Timer Modes: Adapt to your workout needs with timers for Tabata, EMOM, and more. Use Stride as your go-to countdown timer, perfect for HIIT, Tabata, or any fitness routine. • Music Integration: Stay pumped! Play your favorite music in the background while countdown sounds and voiceovers keep you in sync. • Save Custom Presets: Switch effortlessly between your favorite workout modes, such as Tabata and EMOM. Keep your sessions efficient and ready to go. • Background Functionality (Pro Plan): Multitask without interruption—your timer keeps running while you switch apps. • Voice and Sound Countdown (Pro Plan): Never miss a beat with clear voice cues and sound notifications to guide you through every interval. • Customizable Settings: Adjust work time, rest time, and intervals to create the perfect timer for your unique training routine, whether it’s for Tabata, CrossFit, or HIIT. • Alerts Your Way: Choose between beeps, voice countdowns, or vibrations for a fully customized training experience. • Fitness for Everyone: Ideal for activities like running, cycling, yoga, weightlifting, and bodyweight exercises. No matter your fitness level or style, Stride has you covered. Why Choose Stride? Stride isn’t just another workout timer—it’s a comprehensive tool to help you crush your fitness goals. From fat-burning HIIT sessions to muscle-building intervals, Stride is the ideal free timer app for all your training needs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Stride adapts to your routine. Upgrade to the Pro Plan: Unlock premium features and take your training to the next level: • Save unlimited workout presets for effortless session planning. • Background mode to keep your workouts uninterrupted. • Enhanced voice countdowns for razor-sharp focus. Download Now! Revolutionize your fitness routine with Stride - Tabata & EMOM Timer, the best interval timer, countdown timer, and training app on the market. Whether you’re into CrossFit, HIIT, or just looking for a reliable fitness timer, Stride is here to keep you on track. Download today and take your workouts to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://www.skylarks.io/apps/stride/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Timer Plus4 screens
Stride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stride at none against Timer Plus's shown. Stride also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 8) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Stride sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timer Plus against 4.8 for Stride. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 60K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, Stride every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer Plus versus Stride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer PlusStride
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (60K ratings) — better4.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArGamesPrzemyslaw Skowronek

Customer experience

Timer Plus

All ratings60,214 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews2,011 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.0%

Stride

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Timer Plus

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Stride

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Timer Plus

Subscriptions2
  • Timer Plus Pro$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Timer Plus Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
4 purchases

Stride

Subscriptions3
  • Pro - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Pro - 1 Year$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is Timer Plus free?
Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stride free?
Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or Stride?
Timer Plus is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Stride averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Timer Plus or Stride have ads?
Timer Plus shows ads; Stride does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Stride?
Timer Plus ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stride every 4 days. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on September 29, 2026 and Stride on June 4, 2026.

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