Comparison

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer vs TimerWOD

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

Head to head
About

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer

Create and customize interval training routines with simple text input. This app guides you through workouts with spoken cues, sound alerts, and large visual displays, allowing you to focus on your exercise. It supports various training styles like HIIT and Tabata, and can even manage music playback during sessions.

Highlights
  • Create custom interval workouts using plain text
  • Spoken exercise names, times, and notifications
  • Customizable sound cues and visual displays
  • Support for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training
  • Mix timed and non-timed workout sections
  • Music ducking for notifications
  • Pre-loaded sample workouts
Features
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Define basic interval timers and custom interval workouts with ease:  Write the workout as plain understandable text and save it, launch the timer and start exercising! As an example, basic 'Tabata' interval timer can be defined by just typing this text: 8x 00:20 Work hard! 00:10 Rest Type those three lines in the text editor, save the file and launch the timer, then do your workout assisted by big display texts, spoken audio, sound cues and more. 8 rounds of 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds rest! Same way you can define more complex workouts, with multiple interval sections consisting of any number of exercises. Check out the screenshots! Running, cycling, kettlebells,..., yoga: Ultra Intervals speaks the exercise names and custom notifications as you define, being capable of guiding you through a full workout with 'phone in your pocket' mode - just *listen* to the instructions and focus on the workout. No need to see the device screen at all. Ultra Timer supports 20+ languages (most languages supporting the iOS text-to-speech functionality are supported). Intervals, HIIT, Tabata, Circuit...equally easy to set up. Customise each workout separately: Choose if you want to have the interval names and notifications spoken or rather have the timer beep instead. Customise colours as you like, all the way to having each exercise step shown with a different colour. Mix timed and non-timed sections in one workout: Ultra Intervals can also guide you through your gym workout or weight training, timing just the breaks and rest periods acting as your set coach. Play music with your favourite music player. Ultra Intervals 'ducks' the music during spoken notifications and brings the volume back on ones audio cue has ended. ULTRA INTERVALS FEATURES: CREATE AND EDIT WORKOUTS WITH EASE Type your workouts in as text plain text, following just few super simple rules. Since the workouts are defined as text, they can be edited on a Mac or PC and imported from cloud services. SPEAKS EXERCISE NAMES, TIMES AND NOTIFICATIONS. AND IT BEEPS TOO. Speaks exercise names, times and custom notifications as you define (or you can turn speech off altogether). You can customize the notifications as you like. Choose between various 'beep' sounds or turn them off as well. SAMPLE WORKOUTS - USE AS SUCH OR AS TEMPLATES Comes with plenty of example workouts and timers which can be used as such or as templates for new ones. Copying a workout file can be done with one swipe & tap. MULTIPLE SECTIONS IN ONE WORKOUT You can define multiple interval sections in one workout. Again, super easily - see the App Store screenshots to get the idea how simple this is! CLEAR DISPLAYS READABLE FROM AFAR Large animated display of time, current and up-next workout steps. Big text you can truly read from afar. CUSTOM NOTIFICATIONS WITH 'TOKENS' Define custom notification messages spoken during the workout, use 'tokens' in the notifications, for example referring to name of the current or the next exercise, time of the next exercise, time remaining of current exercise, interval round number, heart rate and more. MIX TIMED AND NON-TIMED WORKOUT STEPS Following a simple rule (just add the '&' character in the exercise name!), you can make the timer pause automatically for a 'manual' step in your workout and then with one tap restart for the rest period. RUNS IN THE BACKGROUND You can lock the screen, put the phone in the pocket and do the workout guided by the spoken audio instructions. IMPORT, COPY, EXPORT WORKOUTS Straightforward one-step functionality for importing text files from the cloud, copying files and exporting to cloud, email and more. MUSIC Allows you to listen to music during the workout, lowers the music volume for spoken audio. CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES (CAN BE SET FOR EACH WORKOUT SEPARATELY) For *example*: Language spoken, silent mode, speech/beeps in use, speech/beeps options, countdown time, HR monitor in use, colors and many many more!

About

TimerWOD

This ad-free interval timer is designed for functional fitness enthusiasts. It supports various workout formats like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata with customizable settings and a clear display. Focus on your training with background operation and a simple interface.

Highlights
  • AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata timers
  • Count up or down functionality
  • Clear, easy-to-read display
  • Round counter
  • Landscape mode
  • Customizable intervals and countdowns
  • Background operation
Features
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Discover TimerWOD - Interval Workout Timer, your essential tool for functional fitness timing. This ad-free, feature-rich app supports various workout formats including AMRAP, For Time, EMOM, and Tabata, ensuring precision and efficiency. Here's what you get: • Clear Display: Easy to read, even in the heat of your workout. • Counting Options: Count up or down to fit your workout needs. • Workout Timers: Dedicated timers for AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, Tabata, and mix-and-match formats. • Round Counter: Track your progress with ease. • Landscape Mode: Brings the familiar gym clock look to your device. • Customizable Settings: Tailor countdown times and intervals to your training. TimerWOD stands out with its straightforward navigation, clear display, and background operation capability, allowing you to stay focused on your workout without distractions. Download TimerWOD for iOS today. It's free, enhancing your training sessions without compromise.

Screenshots

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer4 screens
TimerWOD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ultra Intervals Workout Timer at every 6 days against TimerWOD's every 2 months. Ultra Intervals Workout Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Ultra Intervals Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of TimerWOD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer ships an update every 6 days, TimerWOD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ultra Intervals Workout Timer versus TimerWOD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltra Intervals Workout TimerTimerWOD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapio KuusistoClick Statement Inc

Customer experience

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

TimerWOD

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ultra Intervals Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

None

TimerWOD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ultra Intervals Workout Timer free?
Ultra Intervals Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimerWOD free?
TimerWOD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ultra Intervals Workout Timer or TimerWOD?
Ultra Intervals Workout Timer is rated higher. Ultra Intervals Workout Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TimerWOD averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Ultra Intervals Workout Timer or TimerWOD have ads?
Neither Ultra Intervals Workout Timer nor TimerWOD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ultra Intervals Workout Timer or TimerWOD?
Ultra Intervals Workout Timer ships an update every 6 days, and TimerWOD every 2 months. Most recently, Ultra Intervals Workout Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and TimerWOD on October 12, 2026.

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