Comparison

Exercise Timer vs Gym Circuit 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

Gym Circuit Timer

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Gym Circuit Timer is a simple and powerful workout timer designed for circuit training, HIIT sessions, and structured workouts. Whether you're training at home or in the gym, this app helps you stay focused, organized, and consistent with your workout routines. The app allows you to manage timed workout circuits so you can focus on your exercises without constantly checking the clock. Key Features • Simple and easy-to-use circuit timer • Perfect for HIIT, interval training, and circuit workouts • Clean and distraction-free interface • Ideal for both home workouts and gym sessions • Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes Train More Efficiently Circuit training is one of the most effective ways to improve endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Gym Circuit Timer helps you stay on track during workouts so you can maintain intensity and focus on your performance. Use it for: • Circuit workouts • HIIT training • Strength training sessions • Functional fitness workouts • Home fitness routines Designed for Simplicity The goal of Gym Circuit Timer is to provide a lightweight and easy workout timer without unnecessary complexity. No distractions. Just training.

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Circuit Timer at none against Exercise Timer's 3. Gym Circuit Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Exercise Timer's advantage is device support. On price 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. Gym Circuit Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Exercise Timer versus Gym Circuit Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerGym Circuit Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdJuan Chavez

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

Gym Circuit 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

Gym Circuit Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Circuit Timer free?
Gym Circuit Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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