# tim vs ExTimer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tim at none against ExTimer's 2. tim also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.2). ExTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. tim asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for tim against 5.0 for ExTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExTimer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of tim's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExTimer's.

tim ships an update every 8 months, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tim | ExTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timr/id1404641452/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extimer-hiit-interval-timer/id1621046444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GetSchwifty Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404641451) | [Hajime Suzuki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615906018) |

## What reviewers say

### tim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timr/id1404641452)

Track your progress in calisthenics and gymnastics exercises like planks, hollow body holds, and handstands. Features automated start/stop for handstand training to help you improve over time. Ideal for athletes and gym enthusiasts looking to enhance their timed holds.

**Highlights:** Track timed holds (planks, hollow body, handstands), Automated start/stop for handstand training, Monitor improvement over time, Designed for calisthenics athletes and gymnasts, Suitable for general gym goers

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ExTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extimer-hiit-interval-timer/id1621046444)

This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.

**Highlights:** Stylish and customizable appearance, Multiple color variations and layouts, Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata), Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management, Light and dark mode options, Vertical and horizontal layout support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial 3Days | Free | one-time |
| Hide Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tim free?

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

### Is ExTimer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tim or ExTimer?

tim and ExTimer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do tim or ExTimer have ads?

ExTimer shows ads; tim does not.

### Which is updated more often, tim or ExTimer?

tim ships an update every 8 months, and ExTimer every 11 days. Most recently, tim was updated on November 2, 2026 and ExTimer 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.*