# Workout Timer vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Workout Timer at free with in-app purchases against Workout Timer's subscription. Workout Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Workout Timer against 4.3 for Workout Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's.

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 42 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## 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


### 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 Workout Timer free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

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

Workout Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

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

Workout Timer shows ads; Workout Timer does not.

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

Workout Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 17, 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.*