Comparison

Exercise Timer vs Voice Pacer

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

Head to head
About

Exercise Timer

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
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Create custom workout routines & let Exercise Timer guide you through your interval training. Exercise Timer supports both timed exercises and even reps-based exercises (press 'done' when exercise complete). Use Exercise Timer with your screen on or even in the background with your screen locked. Keep your phone in your pocket & Exercise Timer will still let you know which exercise is coming up by voice, vibration & bell. Keep a log of every workout along with an exercise breakdown & take notes. Know how much time you spend exercising with weekly, monthly & yearly charts. In addition to this, Exercise Timer generates reports of individual exercises with overall totals & Exercise Progression charts FEATURES • Create your custom workout routines • Voice Coach announces the next exercise • Optional Metronome to improve cadence • Multiple Bell Sounds • Group Exercises. E.g.: for Warm-Up/Cool-Down • Timed Exercises & Reps exercises supported • Color code your Exercises • Explain your exercises better with our library of exercise GIFs • Log & keep track of your workouts • Workout Analytics • Organize your workouts in Training Plans • Training plans designed by our fitness experts • Works in Background with device locked and screen off • Use Exercise Timer on your Apple Watch IDEAL FOR: • Interval Training, Tabata & Circuit Training • Yoga • Boxing • Keeping all your Workout Routines & Plans in one place • Gym Timer ARE YOU A FITNESS TRAINER? Create your Training Plans and workout routines in Exercise Timer and easily share them with your clients. APPLE WATCH Yes, Exercise Timer works on your Apple Watch! All your workouts are automatically synced on your Apple watch. Workouts performed on your apple watch are also logged on your phone. Download Exercise Timer Now and get moving! UNLOCK PREMIUM FEATURES Exercise Timer Premium is available with a monthly or annual subscription. If you choose to purchase Exercise Timer Premium, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24hrs before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service: https://exercisetimer.net/terms Privacy policy: https://exercisetimer.net/privacypolicy

About

Voice Pacer

This running app offers a voice-guided training coach to help you maintain pace and intensity. It creates personalized training plans based on your performance and includes a running diary to track progress. Stay organized with calendar integration and receive motivational support during your runs.

Highlights
  • Customized voice guidance
  • Personalized training plans
  • Interactive running diary
  • Calendar integration
  • Motivational support
Features
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Welcome to VoicePacer, your innovative running companion that revolutionizes the way you train. With our advanced voice-guided training coach, you'll never run alone. Whether you're preparing for a marathon or just trying to stay active, VoicePacer is here to guide you every step of the way. Key Features - Customized Voice Guidance: Receive real-time, audio-based instructions tailored to your training schedule, helping you to maintain the right pace and intensity. - Personalized Training Plans: VoicePacer evaluates your performance and creates personalized training programs that adapt to your fitness level and goals. - Interactive Running Diary: Track your progress with our intuitive running log. Record your runs, monitor improvements, and see how close you are to reaching your objectives. - Calendar Integration: Plan your training sessions with ease. Sync with your calendar to stay organized and never miss a run. - Motivational Support: Get encouragement and feedback as you run. Our voice coach keeps you motivated and on track towards your fitness milestones. VoicePacer is more than just a running app; it's a personal coach in your pocket. Get ready to run smarter, improve your performance, and achieve your running goals with VoicePacer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://voicepacer.com/privacy

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens
Voice Pacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Exercise Timer at none against Voice Pacer's shown. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 2). Voice Pacer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Voice Pacer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Pacer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Voice Pacer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Voice Pacer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Exercise Timer versus Voice Pacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerVoice Pacer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1715.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdKo Hyunshik

Customer experience

Exercise Timer

All ratings1,000 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

Voice Pacer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Exercise Timer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Phone locked, no chime when locked

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Voice Pacer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Exercise Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Exercise Timer Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Exercise Timer Premium Yearly3 Days trial$30.991 Year
One-time1
  • Exercise Timer Lifetime$69.99
1 purchases

Voice Pacer

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Pacer free?
Voice Pacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or Voice Pacer?
Voice Pacer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Voice Pacer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Exercise Timer or Voice Pacer have ads?
Voice Pacer shows ads; Exercise Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Exercise Timer or Voice Pacer?
Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Voice Pacer every 8 days. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Voice Pacer on August 23, 2026.

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