Comparison

Exercise Timer vs Pilates Timer

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

Pilates Timer

This app provides a hands-free interval timer for mat Pilates and floor workouts, utilizing Apple Watch for haptic alerts and workout control. It offers pre-built routines and the ability to create custom, named intervals for a focused practice.

Highlights
  • Hands-free workouts on Apple Watch
  • Haptic alerts for interval transitions
  • Pre-built classic Pilates routines
  • Customizable named intervals
  • Workout history tracking
  • Routine sharing via AirDrop/Messages
Features
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Stay focused on your form, not your phone. Pilates Timer is a simple, elegant interval timer designed specifically for mat Pilates and floor workouts. Run your workouts from Apple Watch with haptic alerts—you'll always know when to transition without breaking your flow. REQUIRES APPLE WATCH This app is designed to be used with Apple Watch. Create and manage routines on your iPhone, then run hands-free workouts from your wrist. The Watch app delivers haptic alerts so you can focus entirely on your practice. KEY FEATURES • Hands-Free Workouts on Apple Watch Start workouts directly from your wrist. Large countdown display shows the current exercise name, and haptic taps alert you before each transition—no need to look at any screen. • Pre-Built Routines Start immediately with 6 classic Pilates routines: Classical Mat, Reformer-Inspired, Athletic Mat, Flow & Stretch, Core + Mobility, and Power Mat. • Custom Intervals Build your own routines with named intervals. "Pelvic Curl" for 4 minutes, "Rolling Like a Ball" for 3 minutes—you name it. • 10-Second Haptic Warning Feel a gentle tap on your wrist before each interval ends. Finish your reps and prepare for the next exercise without watching the clock. • iCloud Sync Your routines sync automatically between iPhone and Apple Watch. • Share Routines Send your favorite routines to friends, students, or clients via AirDrop, Messages, or any sharing method. • Workout History Track completed sessions and see your progress over time. DESIGNED FOR PILATES Unlike generic interval timers, Pilates Timer understands your workout. Named intervals mean you see "Single Leg Circle" on your watch—not just a number. The dark interface won't distract during practice, and the screen stays awake so you never miss a cue. Whether you're a Pilates instructor timing classes or a practitioner flowing through mat sequences at home, Pilates Timer keeps you moving.

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens
Pilates Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Exercise Timer at Free against Pilates Timer's $5.99. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and review sentiment (73% vs 50%). Pilates Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Exercise Timer is free to download; Pilates Timer costs $5.99 up front. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pilates Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pilates Timer 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pilates Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Pilates Timer every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Exercise Timer versus Pilates Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerPilates Timer
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#64 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdKevin Tang

Customer experience

Exercise Timer

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

Pilates Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
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

Pilates Timer

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
None

Pilates Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilates Timer free?
Pilates Timer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or Pilates Timer?
Pilates Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pilates Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Exercise Timer or Pilates Timer have ads?
Neither Exercise Timer nor Pilates Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exercise Timer or Pilates Timer?
Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Pilates Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pilates Timer on October 16, 2026.

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