# Exercise Timer vs Cadence

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cadence at 100% against Exercise Timer's 73%. Cadence also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Exercise Timer's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cadence sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cadence 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 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 100% of Cadence's.

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, Cadence weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exercise Timer | Cadence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-pilates-class-timer/id6797985495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) | [True AI Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797929549) |

## 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


### Cadence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-pilates-class-timer/id6797985495)

This app helps movement instructors lead classes hands-free by syncing class timing, sequences, and cues to their Apple Watch. Build custom routines with detailed notes and transitions, and deliver polished sessions without needing to check your phone.

**Highlights:** Hands-free class leading, Apple Watch sync, Custom routine builder, At-a-glance timing, Tactile haptic cues, Custom form prompts, Offline class execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cadence Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Cadence Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Is Cadence free?

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

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

Cadence is rated higher. Exercise Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Cadence averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Exercise Timer or Cadence have ads?

Neither Exercise Timer nor Cadence shows ads.

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

Exercise Timer ships an update monthly, and Cadence weekly. Most recently, Exercise Timer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cadence on October 29, 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.*