# Exercise Timer vs Better Workout

Exercise Timer and Better Workout both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Better Workout's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's. Better Workout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Exercise Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 25). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Better Workout sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Exercise Timer against 4.7 for Better Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Better Workout's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Better Workout every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Better Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Martin Lasek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371665659) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Better Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-workout-interval-timer/id1523173452)

This app helps you achieve fitness goals with customizable interval timers for Tabata, HIIT, and circuit training. It offers guided programs, progress tracking for weight and calories, and rewards for consistency. Designed for simplicity and ease of use during workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Tabata, HIIT, and Circuit training programs, Guided exercise sets with sound indicators, Create custom time or rep-based workouts, Track progress (weight, calories, workout frequency), Achievement system for hitting goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Better Workout Pro (1 Year) | $11.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Better Workout Pro (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Better Workout Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Better Workout free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Better Workout averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

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

Neither Exercise Timer nor Better Workout shows ads.

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

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Better Workout every 6 days. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Better Workout on June 10, 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.*