Comparison

Exercise Timer vs Exercise Timer Resero

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

Exercise Timer Resero

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workout types, including HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers a workout library, progress tracking, and integration with Apple Health and Apple Watch for detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Workout library
  • Progress calendar
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Apple Health sync
  • Rep-based intervals
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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No control. Outdated design. Ads everywhere. Sound like your current timer app? Resero is the one exercise timer you need, from a quick 10-minute home workout to fully custom training. Resero is modern, clean and built to grow with you. Squeeze in a short HIIT session in your living room, or take fine control over every rep, set and round the way athletes and coaches do. Your goals won't wait, so why should you? EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE APP A Timer That Just Works: Big, clear and easy to read from across the room, in portrait or landscape on iPhone and iPad, for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, circuits and much more. Your Own Routines: Build workouts from scratch and set every interval, rep, set and rest period exactly how you train. A Workout Library for Every Level: Ready-to-go workouts from beginner to pro. Pick one and start in seconds, or tweak it to fit you. NEW! Workout Analytics with Apple Watch: See your heart rate zones, training load and recovery after every session, so you know exactly how hard you worked. Your data stays on your device, private to you. Requires an Apple Watch paired with your iPhone. Apple Health and Apple Fitness: Your workouts are saved to Apple Health and count toward your Activity Rings when you train with iPhone and Apple Watch. Good to know: Analytics, Apple Health and the Apple Watch app need an iPhone with a paired Apple Watch. On iPad, you get the timer, library, custom workouts, sub-timers and progress calendar. Resero stands for REps, SEts and ROunds, the building blocks of every workout. WHY YOU'LL KEEP USING IT Apple Watch App: Start, pause and skip intervals from your wrist, with live heart rate and calories. Sub-Timers and Rep-Based Intervals: Count reps instead of seconds. Swap 60 seconds of push-ups for 12 push-ups at your own tempo: 1s down, 2s hold, 1s up. Resero guides you through every rep for perfect tempo control. Plays Nice with Your Music: Resero lowers your music during cues, then brings it right back. Runs in the Background: Change a song or answer a text without stopping your timer. 100% Ad-Free: No pop-ups, no banners, no interruptions mid-workout. Progress Calendar: Every session is logged automatically, so you can watch your progress grow week by week. Made for Sweaty Hands: Big buttons you can hit mid-workout without looking twice. BUILT FOR EVERY DISCIPLINE HIIT & Tabata: Set your work-to-rest ratios and go. EMOM & Circuit Training: For solo sessions or leading a group class. Boxing, Kickboxing & MMA: Custom round lengths, rest periods and warning bells. Strength & Calisthenics: Exact rest countdowns between your sets. Running, Pilates & Yoga: Simple intervals for runs, holds and flows. HOW IT WORKS No gym? No time? No plan? No problem. 1) Pick a workout from the library or build your own. 2) Train hands-free on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. 3) Check your stats and watch your progress grow. Every fitness journey starts with one workout. Make yours today, even if it's just 10 minutes at home. Resero times every interval, so all you have to do is show up. Download Resero, because your best shape starts now, one workout at a time. --- Terms of Service: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/privacy-policy/ Legal Notice: https://www.reseroapp.com/en/legal-notice/

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens
Exercise Timer Resero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Exercise Timer Resero at none against Exercise Timer's 3. Exercise Timer Resero also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Exercise Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Exercise Timer Resero asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exercise Timer Resero 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 3, 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 Exercise Timer Resero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Exercise Timer Resero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Exercise Timer versus Exercise Timer Resero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerExercise Timer Resero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdImarum GmbH

Customer experience

Exercise Timer

All ratings1,027 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative19.6%

Exercise Timer Resero

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 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

Exercise Timer Resero

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

Exercise Timer Resero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exercise Timer Resero free?
Exercise Timer Resero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Exercise Timer or Exercise Timer Resero?
Exercise Timer Resero is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Exercise Timer Resero averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Exercise Timer or Exercise Timer Resero have ads?
Neither Exercise Timer nor Exercise Timer Resero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Exercise Timer or Exercise Timer Resero?
Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Exercise Timer Resero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Exercise Timer Resero on November 5, 2026.

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