# Active World vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 88% against Active World's 19%. Workout Timer also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Active World's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Active World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Timer has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Active World's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's.

Active World ships an update every 2 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active World | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-world/id1446699736/reviews) | **[4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zappasoft Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/379436504) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## What reviewers say

### Active World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-world/id1446699736)

Manage your leisure center activities from a personal portal. Book classes, track your child's progress, receive digital awards, and communicate with staff. This app simplifies your engagement with your chosen leisure facility.

**Highlights:** View upcoming classes, Book new classes, Track learning pathways, Receive digital awards, Message centre staff, Manage personal details, Add relatives to account

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for some users
- 👍 App is good for gym entry
- 👍 Regular updates are appreciated
- 👍 New updates are great for booking
- 👍 Makes life easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🐛 Updates often break functionality
- 🐛 Slow to load or doesn't load
- 🐛 Booking process is cumbersome

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup after update
- App won't open after update
- Cannot book classes after update
- Login issues (wrong password/email)
- 500 error when changing password

**Requested features**

- Sync with phone calendar
- Option to disable notifications
- Easily save favorite venues
- Improve class search and filter functions
- Add waitlist option for full classes


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active World free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Active World or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. Active World averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Active World or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Active World nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active World or Workout Timer?

Active World ships an update every 2 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Active World was updated on September 28, 2026 and Workout Timer on June 5, 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.*