# Exercise Timer vs TempoReps

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against TempoReps's 4.0. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 4) and monetization model (freemium vs paid). TempoReps's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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 TempoReps sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 4, 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 67% of TempoReps's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, TempoReps every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | TempoReps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temporeps-workout-timer/id6758854166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [Benjamin Dupin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871474236) |

## 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


### TempoReps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temporeps-workout-timer/id6758854166)

This app provides a versatile workout timer with multiple modes for strength training, HIIT, and circuits. It offers precise tempo control, custom intervals, and companion features like an Apple Watch app and Live Activities. Designed for gym use with a clear display and background operation.

**Highlights:** Multiple workout modes (Tempo, EMOM, HIIT, AMRAP, etc.), Precise tempo control for strength training, Customizable intervals and round summaries, Apple Watch app and Live Activities support, Clear, readable display for gym environments, Background timer operation, Private by design, no account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TempoReps Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TempoReps Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thanks | $2.99 | one-time |
| TempoReps Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support development | $4.99 | one-time |
| TempoReps Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is TempoReps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or TempoReps?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while TempoReps averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Exercise Timer or TempoReps have ads?

Neither Exercise Timer nor TempoReps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exercise Timer or TempoReps?

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and TempoReps every 3 days. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on October 27, 2026 and TempoReps on October 28, 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.*