# Workout Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Workout Timer's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1K vs 50). Workout Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Exercise Timer monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688)

Design personalized fitness routines with a highly customizable interval timer. Track your progress, play your own music, and receive spoken exercise prompts. Integrates with Apple Health for detailed workout data.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Create custom workout routines, Play background music, Text-to-speech exercise prompts, Save and reuse workouts, Time Under Tension (TUT) tempos, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premimum Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Detailed and informative
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like voice prompts
- 🚀 Seamless workout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and editing issues
- 🔒 Unreliable premium features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unauthorized user issues after purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save unlimited workouts
- Improved syncing and backup options
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for workouts
- Better customer support and communication


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

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

Workout Timer shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

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

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 30, 2026.

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