Comparison

TrainerDay vs Timber

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

Head to head
About

TrainerDay

Access a vast library of cycling workouts and training plans that sync across devices. Enjoy real-time flexibility to adjust intensity and modes during your ride. Compatible with popular smart trainers and heart rate monitors via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • 20,000+ workouts and training plans
  • Sync across multiple platforms
  • Bluetooth device compatibility
  • Real-time workout adjustments
  • ERG, Resistance, and Slope modes
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Access 20,000+ Workouts & Training Plans TrainerDay connects you to a massive library of cycling workouts you can sync across multiple platforms. Try 20 free workouts—no subscription required. Upgrade for unlimited access to all workouts and structured training plans. Wide Device Compatibility (Bluetooth) Works seamlessly with: All standard Bluetooth heart rate monitors • Standard power meters • Popular smart trainers: Wahoo (Core, Kickr, Snap), Tacx (Neo, Flux, Flow, Vortex, Bushido), Elite (Direto, Suito), Saris (H2, H3) • Most modern trainer models Note: Bluetooth only—no ANT+ support Train Smarter, Start Faster • Lightning-fast setup: Begin training in 5-10 seconds after initial configuration • Real-time flexibility: Adjust workouts, intervals, and intensities on the fly • Multiple training modes: Quick access to ERG, Resistance, and Slope modes • Apple Watch integration: Track heart rate, view stats, control your session—all from your wrist. Workouts automatically sync to Apple Health. Terms and Conditions: https://trainerday.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy policy: https://trainerday.com/privacy-policy/

About

Timber

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Timber is a customizable interval timer and routine builder. Whether you're crushing a HIIT workout, sinking into a deep focus session, or perfecting your morning schedule, Timber lets you build your routine, your way. Create simple countdowns or advanced multi-step routines with reusable blocks, groups, repeats, nested timers, media cues, and background playback. Stop switching between separate apps for HIIT, Tabata, Pomodoro, meditation, stretching, coaching, and cooking. Timber lets you build the exact routine you need. BUILD ONCE, REUSE ANYWHERE Create simple or highly advanced timers using our flexible block-based system. • Create reusable timer blocks • Group blocks into circuits, sets, and rounds • Repeat blocks, groups, or full timers • Nest timers inside other timers • Merge blocks into groups or split them apart • Edit linked blocks once to update them everywhere, or unlink for a custom version • Duplicate timers and blocks for easy modification GUIDE EVERY STEP WITH RICH MEDIA CUES Don't just watch the clock. Attach rich media to any timer step so you know exactly what to do and when to do it: • Add YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion video demos • Attach local video, audio, image, recording, and text prompts • Use text-to-speech voice cues for hands-free guidance • Add music, countdown sounds, and instructions to individual timer steps • Keep cues running with native background playback ONE TIMER FOR EVERY ACTIVITY • Workouts & Training: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, boxing rounds, circuit training, stretching, and mobility. Add exercise demo videos right into your rest and work intervals. • Focus & Productivity: Pomodoro, deep work, studying, reading, and work sprints • Mindfulness: yoga, breathwork, meditation, and guided practice • Daily life: morning routines, cooking steps, speaking practice, and coaching plans TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how consistently you’re completing your routines. • View weekly timer time, completed sessions, and streaks • Explore seven-day activity bars and a monthly heatmap • See per-timer stats including times run, total time, and average completion • Review completed, skipped, and unplayed sections of each session SHARE AND IMPORT COMPLETE TIMERS • Share lightweight timers with a QR code • Share media-rich timers as a Timber zip file • Choose which media files to include before sharing • Preview media before exporting or importing • Scan QR codes from another phone or from a saved image • Review, rename, and confirm shared timers before adding them • Imported timers stay clearly marked so you know where they came from RELIABLE BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Run timers with a focused, distraction-free display or continue while using other apps. Timber keeps your countdown, audio cues, TTS prompts, and notifications moving in the background. • Use a focused full-screen playback view • Follow and control timers with Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Keep timers and supported media cues running in the background FULL BACKUP & RESTORE Keep a portable copy of your Timber data. • Back up timers, blocks, history, media, and your theme preference • Export everything as a .timber.zip file • Preview a backup before restoring it • Choose individual timers to restore • Restore nested timers and their required media automatically PRIVATE & OFFLINE-FIRST Your data belongs to you. Timers, blocks, history, and local media are stored on your device. You decide when to export, share, back up, or restore them. No account required, no forced logins WHY CHOOSE TIMBER? • Replaces basic countdown timers, stopwatches, and routine apps • Reusable blocks make advanced timers faster to build • Rich media cues help you know exactly what to do next • QR and zip sharing make it easy to move routines between devices • Flexible enough for simple tasks and complex schedules Create once. Reuse anywhere with Timber. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TrainerDay4 screens
Timber4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TrainerDay at none against Timber's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. TrainerDay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Timber sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrainerDay ships an update every 3 days, Timber every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TrainerDay versus Timber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrainerDayTimber
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (753 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings753 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrainerDay IncSREEHARI P C

Bugs and requests

TrainerDay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ramp test without warm up
  • Can't end first workout, multiple crashes during and after workout
  • No Garmin integration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Apple Health support for syncing workouts
  • Ability to change weight on the app
  • Option to show upcoming interval wattage

Timber

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TrainerDay

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Timber

Subscriptions1
  • Timber Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Timber Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is TrainerDay free?
TrainerDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timber free?
Timber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TrainerDay or Timber have ads?
Timber shows ads; TrainerDay does not.
Which is updated more often, TrainerDay or Timber?
TrainerDay ships an update every 3 days, and Timber every 2 days. Most recently, TrainerDay was updated on October 27, 2026 and Timber on October 24, 2026.

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