# Timer Plus vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer at none against Timer Plus's shown. Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout 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 61K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer Plus ships an update monthly, Workout Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer Plus | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) | [Josh Approved LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896184651) |

## 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 (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


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-hiit/id6767314178)

Create and save custom interval timers for various workout routines like Tabata and HIIT. Features audio cues, haptics, and voice announcements for phase changes. Keeps running with the screen locked and offers Live Activities on iOS.

**Highlights:** Build custom interval timers, Save and reuse timer templates, Audio cues and haptic feedback, Voice announcements for phase changes, Live Activities on iOS Lock Screen, Runs with screen locked

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

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

Workout Timer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Timer Plus or Workout Timer have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

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

Timer Plus ships an update monthly, and Workout Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 10, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 7, 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.*