The Standard Timer vs Tread Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Standard Timer
This workout timer app features a large, full-screen display for easy visibility in gyms. It offers multiple workout modes like Tabata and EMOM, with options for countdowns and remote control. Sync multiple devices via Bluetooth for a seamless training experience.
- Full-screen large display
- Tabata, EMOM, Interval, Stopwatch, Countdown modes
- Add warm-up timers
- Remote control for connected devices
- Bluetooth device syncing
- Light/Dark mode
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The Standard Timer was specifically and specially designed for use in specialty gyms. With standard options for tabata and EMOM, you can easily adapt the timer to work for any workout. The main goal of The Standard Timer was to create a timer where the current time was the focal point of the app. The current time takes up the entire screen, especially great when projected or cast onto larger screens, so everyone in your gym can see it from wherever they are. FEATURES - 5 different modes : Tabata, EMOM, Interval, Stopwatch, Countdown - The ability to add a countdown/warm-up timer to your workout - Quick and easy time adjustment with manual typing and tap (+1, +5, reset) options - HUGE letters that take up the entire screen so everyone can see the time without effort - Remote mode : use this mode from your phone to control other connected devices - Bluetooth capability : Sync multiple devices, for example, control your Mac Mini display using your phone without ever having to touch a keyboard or mouse - Light/Dark Mode capability - Preround/Preworkout sound notifications
Tread Timer
This app provides treadmill workout timers to help users structure their exercise sessions. It offers customizable intervals for running, walking, and resting, ensuring a consistent and effective workout experience.
- Treadmill workout timers
- Customizable intervals
- Running and walking segments
- Rest periods
- Structured exercise sessions
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Treadmill workout timers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tread Timer at Free against The Standard Timer's $4.99. Tread Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The Standard Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Tread Timer is free to download; The Standard Timer costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Standard Timer against 5.0 for Tread Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.
The Standard Timer ships an update every 2 months, Tread Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | The Standard Timer | Tread Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Harmon | Benchmark Fitness, Inc. |
Customer experience
The Standard Timer
Tread Timer
In-app purchases
The Standard Timer
No in-app purchases
Tread Timer
No in-app purchases
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