Comparison

Exercise Timer vs HexisMind

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

HexisMind

Features
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HexisMind helps users better understand their health, lifestyle, and well-being patterns over time through personalized insights, daily reflections, and connected health information. By combining personal check-ins, journal entries, and authorized health data, HexisMind provides a unified view of daily habits and long-term trends. Users can explore information related to sleep, activity, heart rate, heart rate variability, and other wellness indicators when permissions are granted. Designed to support self-awareness and healthy routines, HexisMind transforms personal information into easy-to-understand insights that help users reflect on their habits, track progress, and make informed lifestyle decisions. Features • Daily check-ins and personal reflections • Wellness trend tracking and historical insights • Apple Health integration with user authorization • Sleep, activity, heart rate, and wellness indicators • Personalized insights and recommendations • Privacy controls and consent management • Secure authentication and account protection • Account and data deletion options Privacy and Transparency HexisMind only accesses information that users explicitly authorize. Users remain in control of their data and can review, modify, or revoke permissions at any time. Important Information HexisMind is intended for informational and wellness purposes only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, emergency assistance, or healthcare services. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns or decisions.

Screenshots

Exercise Timer4 screens
HexisMind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HexisMind at none against Exercise Timer's 3. HexisMind also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On price, 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. HexisMind asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Exercise Timer versus HexisMind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExercise TimerHexisMind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeurondigital LtdAnderson Oliveira

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

HexisMind

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

HexisMind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HexisMind free?
HexisMind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Exercise Timer or HexisMind have ads?
Neither Exercise Timer nor HexisMind shows ads.

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