Comparison

Gym Timer! vs Synaptic Flow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gym Timer!

Features
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Gym lovers, this is Gym Timer! With this app you can time any exercice you want, from HIIT to TABATA. You can create any intervals you want, count ups, count downs, cronometer and more. This app it's been done by ahtletes, we know what you guys need! In every version we are including more and more set up workouts so you guys only have to worry about doing them.

About

Synaptic Flow

Features
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Synaptic Flow helps you train memory, improve focus, sharpen logic, and build stronger mental agility through daily brain challenges designed for consistent cognitive progress. Challenge your brain every day with carefully designed exercises across memory, logic, visual attention, quick math, and focus training — all inside a clean and engaging experience built for daily improvement. Features: • Daily brain challenges • Memory games and focus exercises • Logic and quick math training • Visual attention tasks • Cognitive performance tracking • Daily streak system • Weekly progress insights • Personalized challenge flow Train regularly to improve concentration, reaction speed, and mental flexibility while keeping your mind active through enjoyable cognitive exercises.

Screenshots

Gym Timer!2 screens
Synaptic Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gym Timer! at none against Synaptic Flow's shown. Gym Timer! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Timer! ships an update fortnightly, Synaptic Flow every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Gym Timer! versus Synaptic Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Timer!Synaptic Flow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoan CardonaZAINAB KICHOU AMANAD

In-app purchases

None

Gym Timer!

No in-app purchases

None

Synaptic Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Timer! free?
Gym Timer! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Synaptic Flow free?
Synaptic Flow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Timer! or Synaptic Flow have ads?
Synaptic Flow shows ads; Gym Timer! does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Timer! or Synaptic Flow?
Gym Timer! ships an update fortnightly, and Synaptic Flow every 39 months. Most recently, Gym Timer! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Synaptic Flow on September 28, 2026.

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