Comparison

Workout Counter vs MuscleTrainingTimer

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

Head to head
About

Workout Counter

Features
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Workout Counter is a simple and easy-to-use app to support your exercise routine and fitness goals. You focus on the quality of your moves, while the app works on the quantity for you! Using it is as simple as 1,2,3! You have the option to set the number of repetitions (up to 99) and their frequency/speed (from 0.2 second to 20 seconds), or the time in seconds you wish to exercise - you can select the mode using the button on the top left; then just set the number of sets (up to 99) and the rest time between sets (from 1 to 99 seconds) by touching the plus or minus buttons. On the top menu, choose how the numbers will be announced: spoken (default), a beep or neither (in case you prefer or need to exercise in silence). Then, on the bottom menu, touch play and get ready to begin! Hit pause or stop at anytime, and remember that you can change any settings above "on the go".

About

MuscleTrainingTimer

Features
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The all-in-one interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit & strength training β€” designed by a Physical Therapist. Build multi-exercise routines, keep your own music playing, and stay on pace with 50+ sound cues, Live Activities, and 26 customizable themes. β–  WORKOUT BUILDER - Combine multiple exercises into one routine with rounds and rest between blocks - Ladder workouts like 21-15-9, plus reps-based or time-based intervals - Cooldown periods and per-block notes for weight, distance or target reps - Start instantly with ready-made presets β–  SOUND & MUSIC - 50+ sound effects: per-second ticks, interval signals, countdown & finish cues - Layers over your music β€” plays on top without stopping Apple Music, Spotify or podcasts - Turn individual sounds on/off; spoken cues announce "Work", "Rest" and more - Background playback with the screen locked, plus haptic feedback β–  CONTROLS - Start, pause, resume, reset - Skip to the next phase or step back to the previous one - Voice commands ("Start", "Pause", "Reset") and Siri Shortcuts β–  MAKE IT YOURS - 26 color themes or build your own palette - Ring or linear layout, solid or glass background, adjustable spacing - Live Activity & Dynamic Island show your phase and time on the Lock Screen β–  ORGANIZE & SHARE - Full-text search, favorites, and sorting by usage, created or updated date - Share routines by QR code or link, and save your own templates - Log sets with weight, reps & notes; auto-sync to Apple Health - Workout reminders on the days and times you choose β–  FREE & PRO Use the core timer for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited menus, multi-block workouts, Live Activities, custom themes, Apple Health sync, voice control, reminders & more β€” monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime. ----------Designed by a Physical Therapist-------------- This app was developed by a physical therapist. Exercises performed with efficient time management are easier to sustain and more effective. Whether you train at the gym, do CrossFit or yoga, study, or work through rehabilitation, preset values let you start right away. Free sound files from Springin Sound Stock https://www.springin.org/sound-stock/ Free sound files from Sound Effect Labo https://soundeffect-lab.info/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Workout Counter4 screens
MuscleTrainingTimer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MuscleTrainingTimer at Free against Workout Counter's $1.99. Workout Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

MuscleTrainingTimer is free to download; Workout Counter costs $1.99 up front. MuscleTrainingTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Workout Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Counter ships an update monthly, MuscleTrainingTimer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Workout Counter versus MuscleTrainingTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout CounterMuscleTrainingTimer
Price$1.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilson Afonsoryo muranaka

In-app purchases

None

Workout Counter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MuscleTrainingTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Workout Counter free?
Workout Counter costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MuscleTrainingTimer free?
MuscleTrainingTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Workout Counter or MuscleTrainingTimer have ads?
Neither Workout Counter nor MuscleTrainingTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Counter or MuscleTrainingTimer?
Workout Counter ships an update monthly, and MuscleTrainingTimer every 2 months. Most recently, Workout Counter was updated on October 3, 2026 and MuscleTrainingTimer on October 15, 2026.

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