Comparison

Timer Plus vs Chime

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 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
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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

Chime

Features
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Chime gets you from zero to training in seconds. Pick a mode, tap start, and move. Run Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, or any HIIT-style workout with clear audio cues and haptic feedback that keep pace with you, even when your phone is locked. WORKOUT MODES Tabata The classic 20-on / 10-off format. Eight rounds. AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) Set the clock and chase as many rounds as possible. EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) Set your rounds and move on the minute, every minute. Custom Dial in your own rounds, work time, and rest time for circuits, conditioning blocks, or strength intervals. FEATURES • Configurable pre-session countdown • Large progress ring, readable at a glance • Audio and haptic cues with independent controls • Timer and cues keep running with your phone locked • Play, pause, skip, and rewind controls during any session • Dark mode support • No ads, no login, no account, no tracking

Screenshots

Timer Plus4 screens
Chime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against Timer Plus's 4. Chime also leads on ads (none vs shown). Timer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, Chime monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Timer Plus versus Chime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer PlusChime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (62K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings62K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArGamesKunal Parmar

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

Chime

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
None

Chime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer Plus free?
Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chime free?
Chime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer Plus or Chime have ads?
Timer Plus shows ads; Chime does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or Chime?
Timer Plus ships an update every 9 days, and Chime monthly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on November 14, 2026 and Chime on November 5, 2026.

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