Comparison

Sezzy Timer vs Activations

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

Head to head
About

Sezzy Timer

This app provides pre-formatted workout timers for various fitness routines, including HIIT and Pilates. It offers visual and auditory cues to guide users through exercises and rest periods, allowing for efficient and motivating workouts. Users can also create custom timers and listen to music simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Eleven unique pre-formatted timers
  • Custom timer creation
  • Visual and auditory cues
  • Background operation with music
  • Pause and play functionality
  • Next exercise display
Features
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The perfect pre-formatted timer app that allows you to get straight into your workout with the click of a button! Whether you're smashing out a HIIT workout, pilates or your own custom circuit, the Sezzy Timer has ELEVEN unique timers to use so your workouts are always efficient, fun and on track! Each timer uses visual and auditory cues to ensure you know what exercise you're up to! You can also listen to your tunes simultaneously as the timer to stay in the zone and maintain motivation. Timers to chose from: 1. Sweaty Shredder 2. Toning Power 3. 10 Minute Blaster 4. 15 Minute Burner 5. AMRAP 6. Custom Timer 7. 30 Min Pilates 8. HIIT Pilates 9. 45/15 Sweat 10. 10 Min Movement 11. Express Cardio All Timers Include: - Visual cues including rest, sets, circuit, exercises, supersets or rounds (depending what kind of workout you’re doing) - Auditory cues allowing you to step away from your phone and complete the workout purely through listening. Sezzy Timer specifies what round, exercise, set or rest period you’re up to. It will also help count you down until your next movement - Works in the background of your phone allowing you to listen to music and smash through your workout, while hearing cues from the timer app - Custom option to create your own personalised workout - Pause, and play option - Display of what is coming up next in your workout to better prepare your body. The Sezzy Timer app is simple, quick and easy to use and requires little to no preparation. Setting up timers and organising rounds, exercises and sets can often be confusing and tricky, so I’m here to take the stress out of your workout. Follow my cues and you’re on your way to a successful, sweaty, soul fulfilling workout!

About

Activations

This app offers science-backed audio experiences designed to motivate and help users manifest a better life. It uses neuroscience, affirmations, and visualization to rewire the mind and create positive change, fitting seamlessly into daily routines.

Highlights
  • Motivational audio experiences
  • Manifestation and visualization techniques
  • Neuroscience-based mind rewiring
  • Daily affirmations
  • Over 700+ audio activations
  • Multiple categories for daily routines
  • Personalized challenges and progress tracking
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Become Your Best Self With Activations™ Formerly known as Superhuman, we’ve redefined transformation with Activations™ – your key to motivation, growth, and limitless potential. Unlike traditional meditation which calms you, Activations are motivational, science-backed audio experiences designed to help you manifest a better life effortlessly. Feel the shift instantly as you evolve into your wealthiest, healthiest, and happiest self. Whether you’re walking, getting ready, or winding down, these transformative audios fit seamlessly into your busy life – so you’ll actually stick to using it. It’s not quite meditation, It’s not quite a podcast, It’s not quite music… It’s an activation. Why Activations™ Work: Using a combination of neuroscience, classical conditioning, manifestation, daily affirmations, visualization techniques and self-image psychology, Activations™ rewire your mind, create new beliefs, and ignite real change. It’s not meditation. It’s activation – the fastest route to results. These audios engage your Reticular Activating System—the RAS—helping your mind filter in the positive and the things that align with your goals. The more you listen, the more you start to embody that future you, and you’ll see your thoughts, beliefs, and actions shift to align with your vision. 91% of listeners feel a profound shift after just one Activation 74% experience a significant transformation within 90 days With over 700+ Activations, these audios are designed to transform everyday moments into powerful opportunities for growth. Listen while walking, working out, cleaning, or even cooking. Activate your future self today – because you deserve to live your most extraordinary life. What You Can Expect: Feel inspired and alive every day Achieve financial breakthroughs and success Transform your mindset and body Manifest fulfilling relationships and opportunities Designed For Real Transformation: 16+ Categories: Walking, Getting Ready, Pep Talks, Workout, Seated, Cleaning, Cooking, Sleep, Writing, Travel, Legs Up Wall + more guided activations to support your daily routine Daily Motivation: Wake up to inspiration and a fresh mindset every day Smart Search + Filters: Find the perfect Activation to meet your goals Personal Challenges: Build consistency, track milestones, and celebrate progress New Content Daily: Fresh audios created by neuroscientists, sound specialists, and transformation experts Built For Lasting Change: Curated challenges to follow along with, made to help you reach your goals and stay on track What Listeners Say: “I felt alive after one session.” – Madeline P. . “Activations are the perfect mix between visualization and motivation!” – Ellie D. “This is the only app that is actually worth the money.” – Madeline P. “After feeling numb and lost for years, I’ve got my energy and vitality back.” – Amanda J. Join thousands of others experiencing rapid, lasting transformation. Your best self is one decision away. Are you ready? Sign up and get access to our 14 day free trial. All subscriptions are backed by our money-back guarantee. No questions asked. Try it today, 100% risk free. PLUS: Get 6 months free with our Yearly subscription. Have questions? Email us at info@activations.com If you’d like to learn more about our Terms + Conditions and/or Privacy Policy, please visit the below URLs: https://www.activations.com/legal/terms-of-use https://www.activations.com/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Sezzy Timer4 screens
Activations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Activations at Free against Sezzy Timer's $1.99. Activations also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (89% vs 50%). Sezzy Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Activations is free to download; Sezzy Timer costs $1.99 up front. Activations sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Sezzy Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Activations holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Activations has 4.3K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sezzy Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Activations's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sezzy Timer ships an update every 3 months, Activations every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Sezzy Timer versus Activations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSezzy TimerActivations
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (100 ratings)4.9 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1004.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarah's Day Pty LimitedSuperhuman Inc. (Apps)

Customer experience

Sezzy Timer

All ratings100 ratings
Positive66.0%
Neutral14.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral18.9%
Negative31.1%

Activations

All ratings4,266 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews833 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.9%

User reviews

Sezzy Timer

From 100 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 🎵 Works seamlessly with background music (Spotify, Apple Music)
  • 🎤 Sarah's voice guidance is motivating and helpful
  • 💪 Perfect companion for Sarah's ebook workouts
  • ⏱️ Eliminates need to manually set up interval timers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer frequently crashes or stops mid-workout
  • 🐛 Timer pauses when switching between apps
  • ⏰ Timer accuracy issues (runs slow or fast)
  • ❌ No back button to return to main menu
  • ❌ Cannot skip ahead if timer accidentally exits

Activations

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Life changing
  • 👍 Uplifting and motivating
  • 🙌 Transformative
  • 💫 Incredible app
  • 🎶 Soothing music and voice

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app
  • 🤖 Repetitive voice and content
  • 🤔 Lacking in variety of content
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content

Bugs and requests

Sezzy Timer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Timer stops or crashes mid-workout
  • Timer pauses when switching to other apps
  • Timer accuracy issues (runs faster or slower than expected)
  • App crashes when phone screen locks
  • Timer resets if accidentally navigate away
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  • Sarah's voice cuts off mid-announcement
  • Sarah's voice too quiet to hear over music
  • Screen doesn't rotate to landscape mode
  • Custom timer setup is confusing and unclear
  • Timer skips breaks or jumps between sections
  • App freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Music stops playing when app opens
  • Countdown timer numbers partially hidden
  • Next exercise/round indicators reversed at bottom of screen

Requested features

13 requests
  • Apple Watch app support
  • Add 20-second rest period option
  • Save custom timer settings for reuse
  • Skip/fast-forward button to jump between sets
  • Back button to return to main menu
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  • Display exercise names instead of just numbers
  • Summary screen showing total workout time and circuits completed
  • Progress tracking and calendar logging
  • More rest/workout time increment options
  • Ability to skip rounds if timer glitches
  • Better custom timer UI with clearer instructions
  • Music volume ducking when Sarah speaks
  • Workout total time display for custom timers

Activations

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Meditations not tracking properly
  • Login issues and inability to access account
  • Inability to pause or rewind meditations

Requested features

6 requests
  • More affordable subscription options
  • Offline listening capabilities
  • Ability to download meditations
  • Wider range of meditation topics
  • Different voice options
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  • Better categorization and search functionality

In-app purchases

None

Sezzy Timer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Activations

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$139.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$167.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$189.991 Year

Questions

Is Sezzy Timer free?
Sezzy Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Activations free?
Activations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sezzy Timer or Activations?
Activations is rated higher. Sezzy Timer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Activations averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.
Do Sezzy Timer or Activations have ads?
Activations shows ads; Sezzy Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Sezzy Timer or Activations?
Sezzy Timer ships an update every 3 months, and Activations every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sezzy Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Activations on October 26, 2026.

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