Comparison

The Standard Timer vs Super Simple Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Super Simple Workout Timer

This interval timer app helps you manage workout routines like Tabata, HIIT, and circuits. It provides audio and haptic cues for work and rest periods, allowing you to focus on your exercise. Customize your own interval sequences for a personalized training experience.

Highlights
  • Built-in presets for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP
  • Customizable interval creation
  • Automatic work and rest phase guidance
  • Distinct audio and haptic cues
  • Dark and light mode support
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Super Simple Workout Timer is a clean, intuitive interval timer built for every kind of workout. Choose from built-in presets for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, and Circuit Training — or create your own custom intervals. The timer guides you through work and rest phases automatically, with distinct audio and haptic cues at every transition so you can focus on your workout, not your screen. Features: - Tabata (20/10 x8 and x4) - HIIT intervals (5 work/rest ratios) - EMOM with auto-calculated rest - AMRAP countdown - Circuit training with transitions - Custom work, rest, and round settings - Audio cues and haptic feedback - Dark and light mode support - Simple, distraction-free design

Screenshots

The Standard Timer4 screens
Super Simple Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Standard Timer and Super Simple Workout Timer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Super Simple Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 50% of The Standard Timer's. Super Simple Workout Timer also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). The Standard Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

Super Simple Workout 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Standard Timer against 5.0 for Super Simple Workout Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of The Standard Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Super Simple Workout Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Standard Timer ships an update every 2 months, Super Simple Workout Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Standard Timer versus Super Simple Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Standard TimerSuper Simple Workout Timer
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperSamuel HarmonWilliam Illingworth1006601161

Customer experience

The Standard Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Super Simple Workout Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Standard Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Super Simple Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Standard Timer free?
The Standard Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super Simple Workout Timer free?
Super Simple Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Standard Timer or Super Simple Workout Timer?
The Standard Timer and Super Simple Workout Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do The Standard Timer or Super Simple Workout Timer have ads?
Super Simple Workout Timer shows ads; The Standard Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, The Standard Timer or Super Simple Workout Timer?
The Standard Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Super Simple Workout Timer every 4 days. Most recently, The Standard Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Super Simple Workout Timer on September 20, 2026.

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