Comparison

Timer Plus vs GymTimer

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

GymTimer

Create and follow custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Track progress, set goals, and earn rewards. Personalize your timer and sync data across devices with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Full-screen clear timer display
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Daily workout goals and streaks
  • Workout favorites and reminders
  • Cloud sync with Crystal ID
Features
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Build custom HIIT, Tabata and circuit workouts with a clear interval timer made for training. Control preparation, work, rest, exercises, rounds and round resets so every session stays on track. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Add a preparation countdown, set work and rest times, choose exercises and rounds, and add a round reset between rounds. The redesigned Home screen shows your whole workout and its total duration at a glance. Save favorite setups so your next session is ready in seconds, with every setting shown on each favorite card. TRAIN WITH FOCUS The timer screen fits your device, keeping the countdown large and clear. Turn tick sounds on or off to train the way you like. CREATE A ROUTINE Schedule favorite workouts for the days and times that suit you. Smart reminders help you stay consistent. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, active days, streaks, trophies, and awards. Set a daily activity goal and see how each session moves you forward. MAKE IT YOURS Choose themes, timer styles, sounds, week settings, and avatars. Optional cloud sync keeps supported data available across your devices. Some features require a Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/privacy

Screenshots

Timer Plus4 screens
GymTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timer Plus at 61K against GymTimer's 2. Timer Plus also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 1). GymTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ads 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 GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GymTimer 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of GymTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer Plus ships an update fortnightly, GymTimer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Timer Plus versus GymTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer PlusGymTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (61K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings61K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB78 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArGamesCrystal Interactive Entertainment LLC

Customer experience

Timer Plus

All ratings61,158 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews2,218 reviews
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.7%

GymTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

GymTimer

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
2 purchases

GymTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer Plus free?
Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymTimer free?
GymTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timer Plus or GymTimer?
GymTimer is rated higher. Timer Plus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61K ratings, while GymTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Timer Plus or GymTimer have ads?
Both Timer Plus and GymTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer Plus or GymTimer?
Timer Plus ships an update fortnightly, and GymTimer every 4 days. Most recently, Timer Plus was updated on October 26, 2026 and GymTimer on October 24, 2026.

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