Workout Speech Timer vs Simple Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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).
Simple Timer
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30 seconds of work, and 10 seconds of rest. "Simple Timer" is a minimalist interval timer that fully automates your custom time cycles. Whether you're stretching, practicing yoga, meditating, or focusing on your daily routines, you no longer need to constantly tap your screen to reset the timer. It is designed purely as a tool to keep your focus unbroken from start to finish. Look at the screen, and you'll see a clean circle quietly visualizing the remaining time. Close your eyes, and Siri's voice feedback or soothing ambient sounds will guide you through phase transitions. Stripped of unnecessary features and flashy animations, it simply exists to organize your time beautifully. ■ Basic Features (Free) * Intuitive Setup: Easily input WORK, REST, and the number of SETS. * Soothing Sounds: Choose from relaxing ambient sounds (like Rain or Forest) or toggle transition sounds. * Voice Assistant: Siri will announce your sets and countdowns in English, allowing you to stay focused without looking at the screen. * Theme Colors: Available in Blue and Red. Blends perfectly with both Dark and Light modes. * Save Presets: Save up to 3 timers for your specific routines. * Apple Health Integration: Automatically log your timer sessions as Mindful Minutes or Workouts in the Apple Health app. ■ Pro Features (One-time purchase) Remove all ads and unlock the full potential for deeper focus. * iCloud Sync & Backup: Automatically safely sync your custom timers across all your devices. * Multilingual Voice Assistant: Unlock Siri voice feedback in 6 additional languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and French. * Expanded Storage: Save up to 50 timers. * Unlock All Colors: Customize your timers with Cyan, Magenta, Orange, and more. * Screen Auto-Lock (Dimming): Automatically dims the screen after a set time to save battery and prevent visual distractions. * Personal Memos: Add notes like yoga poses or breathing techniques directly to your timers. * Lock Feature: Prevents accidental taps while your timer is running.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple Timer at Free against Workout Speech Timer's $0.99. Simple Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Workout Speech Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Simple Timer is free to download; Workout Speech Timer costs $0.99 up front. Simple Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Workout Speech Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Workout Speech Timer ships an update monthly, Simple Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Workout Speech Timer | Simple Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masanori Katsuta | Takehiro Asano |
In-app purchases
Workout Speech Timer
No in-app purchases
Simple Timer
- Simple Timer Pro$4.99
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