# LastTimer vs The Gains Lab

The clearest difference is price: The Gains Lab at Free against LastTimer's $0.99. LastTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Gains Lab is free to download; LastTimer costs $0.99 up front. The Gains Lab sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. LastTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LastTimer against 5.0 for The Gains Lab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LastTimer has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

LastTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, The Gains Lab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LastTimer | The Gains Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttimer/id1571153200/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gains-lab/id6502285733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 4 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew weppler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300055906) | [The Gains Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744900211) |

## What reviewers say

### LastTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lasttimer/id1571153200)

This interval timer app helps you maximize workout efficiency by guiding your training sessions. Create custom timers with prep time, exercise intervals, rest periods, and audio cues. Track progress visually with widgets and live activities.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timers, Prep time and rest periods, Multiple exercises per cycle, Up to 10 cycles per workout, Audio cues, Home screen widgets, Live Activities integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Gains Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gains-lab/id6502285733)

This fitness app offers personalized, data-driven workouts designed to improve endurance, power, and speed. It tracks key metrics, adapts training as you progress, and helps you achieve your athletic goals. Access a free trial and a library of research-backed articles.

**Highlights:** Personalized workout plans, Adaptive training based on metrics, Performance tracking (endurance, speed), Goal-oriented training, Free trial and content library, Progressive overload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Need for Speed | $24.99 | per month |
| Engine Classic (3 Days) | $24.99 | per month |
| Engine Classic | $29.99 | per month |
| Pure VO2 | $29.99 | per month |
| VO2 Plus 2 | $29.99 | per month |
| Engine Classic (3 Days) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| Pure VO2 | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Engine Classic | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| VO2 Plus 2 | $74.99 | per 3 months |
| Engine Classic (3 Days) | $199.99 | per year |
| Engine Classic | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LastTimer free?

LastTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Gains Lab free?

The Gains Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LastTimer or The Gains Lab?

LastTimer and The Gains Lab are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do LastTimer or The Gains Lab have ads?

Neither LastTimer nor The Gains Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LastTimer or The Gains Lab?

LastTimer ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Gains Lab every 2 months. Most recently, LastTimer was updated on September 23, 2026 and The Gains Lab on September 1, 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.*