Comparison

Workout Speech Timer vs JIYAKU Player

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

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About

Workout Speech Timer

This app provides voice-guided workouts for various exercises like strength training and stretching. It allows users to create custom workout routines with specific exercise units, repeat counts, and durations, all while focusing on their activity without needing to view a screen.

Highlights
  • Voice guidance for exercises
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Repeat count and duration settings
  • Workout library with search
  • Adjustable voice pitch and language
  • Automatic playback of exercises
Features
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◆ It is a convenient timer with voice that can be used for various exercises such as muscle training, stretching, preparatory exercises, and organizing exercises. ◆ The "speech synthesis engine" installed as standard on iOS reads out the text you enter in English or Japanese. ◆ You can concentrate on your exercise while listening to voice guidance without looking at your smartphone or tablet screen. You can also group multiple exercise units such as squats, push-ups, and abs and set the number of repeats. If you play the set workout, the repeat count, second count, and voice guidance will be played automatically. All you have to do is exercise according to the voice. You don't have to look at the screen at all. ● Workout library - You can register your own workout according to your purpose. - The text search function allows you to quickly search for the desired workout. - You can change the registration order of workouts. - Workouts can also be duplicated. - You can delete a workout cell by swiping left. - The total workout time is displayed. - The last selected workout moves to the top position. ● Workout screen - You can register multiple exercise units in your workout. - The movement unit can be duplicated and inserted in any position. - The order of exercise units can be changed freely after registration. - You can delete the cell of the exercise unit by swiping left. - When you play a workout, the screen switches to the play screen and playback starts. ● Play screen - Audio is played in order from the selected exercise unit. - Voice text, repeat count, and time are displayed on the screen. ● Unit screen - Set the contents of each unit. - Set the Speech text, the number of repeats, the unit time, each voice, etc. - If the Speech text is blank, the unit name will be automatically assigned. - Set whether the unit is the group top or the same group as immediately before. 《Repeat playback》 - Plays in the same group unit in order from the top unit, repeating the number of repeats. ● Setting screen - You can adjust the volume of voice guidance and second count sound. - You can select the voice language. (English, Japanese) - You can adjust the pitch of the voice (from masculine to feminine).

About

JIYAKU Player

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Experience soothing sounds with your ears. This dedicated application delivers the ultimate sound experience with compatible products (JIYAKU) from UND Ventures. Key Features: ・18 types of relaxation sounds ・Convenient sleep timer function ・Seamless mixing of main sounds with nature sounds ・Additional sounds via updates (planned) Compatible Products: ・JIYAKU (L) Black ・JIYAKU (L) Beige ・JIYAKU (M) Black ・JIYAKU (M) Black [ Important Notes ] The JIYAKU headphones connected to this app are not a medical devices. The audio content played through this app and its accompanying explanatory text are not intended to replace medical advice or guidance from a physician. Therefore, we recommend consulting a medical institution as needed. For any questions, please contact us via Menu → Contact. UND Ventures Inc. Tokyo Japan. Support:info@venturesund.com

Screenshots

Workout Speech Timer4 screens
JIYAKU Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: JIYAKU Player at Free against Workout Speech Timer's $0.99. Workout Speech Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JIYAKU Player is free to download; Workout Speech Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Speech Timer ships an update monthly, JIYAKU Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Workout Speech Timer versus JIYAKU Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout Speech TimerJIYAKU Player
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB157 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasanori KatsutaUND Ventures

In-app purchases

None

Workout Speech Timer

No in-app purchases

None

JIYAKU Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workout Speech Timer free?
Workout Speech Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JIYAKU Player free?
JIYAKU Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workout Speech Timer or JIYAKU Player have ads?
Neither Workout Speech Timer nor JIYAKU Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Speech Timer or JIYAKU Player?
Workout Speech Timer ships an update monthly, and JIYAKU Player every 2 months. Most recently, Workout Speech Timer was updated on October 18, 2026 and JIYAKU Player on October 14, 2026.

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