# Exercise Timer vs Circuit Training Workout

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Circuit Training Workout's shown. Circuit Training Workout's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Circuit Training Workout sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Circuit Training Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Stefan Roobol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002996460) |

## 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


### Circuit Training Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/circuit-training-workout/id1612041124)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lose Weight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exercises for Beginners | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lose Belly Fat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Butt, Thighs and Legs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cardio Boxing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Burpees, Squats & Planks | $1.99 | one-time |
| HIIT Exercises To Burn Fat | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thigh Slimming | $1.99 | one-time |
| Create Workouts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Create Challenges | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Circuit Training Workout free?

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

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

Circuit Training Workout shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.

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