# Aktivation vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Aktivation at 4.8 against Workout Timer's 4.3. Aktivation also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (674 vs 43). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Aktivation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aktivation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aktivation has 674 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Aktivation's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Aktivation ships an update every 4 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aktivation | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (674 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aktivation/id1546164727/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jimmy Sévigny Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546164729) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## What reviewers say

### Aktivation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aktivation/id1546164727)

Access all training programs from a leading francophone platform. Enjoy new programs annually and stream workouts to your TV. Download sessions for offline use.

**Highlights:** Access to all training programs, 3-5 new programs annually, Chromecast & Apple TV compatibility, Downloadable workouts for offline use, Leading francophone fitness platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aktivation free?

Aktivation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aktivation or Workout Timer?

Aktivation is rated higher. Aktivation averages 4.8 out of 5 from 674 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Aktivation or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Aktivation nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aktivation or Workout Timer?

Aktivation ships an update every 4 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Aktivation was updated on October 17, 2026 and Workout Timer on September 17, 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.*