Comparison

Helix vs Gym Timer ™

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

Head to head
About

Helix

Immerse yourself in 3D binaural audio for relaxation, sleep, meditation, and focus. Explore virtual environments or embark on guided journeys to reduce stress and improve your well-being.

Highlights
  • 3D binaural audio experiences
  • Ambient soundscapes (Spaces)
  • Guided meditation and hypnosis (Journeys)
  • Stress and anxiety reduction
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Enhanced focus for work/study
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Helix is an app for better Relaxation, Sleep, Meditation and Focus through groundbreaking 3D binaural audio. Spaces With Helix Spaces™, you can escape into new worlds – virtually anywhere at any time. From nature, coffee houses, the deep sea, and rainy spots to astral planes. Spaces are 3D ambient sounds designed to invoke specific feelings of new and familiar places or drown out outside noise. Spaces are created to calm racing minds, combat anxiety, or strengthen focus while working or studying – or simply for the entertainment of experiencing immersive 3D audio like never before. Journeys Helix Journeys™ offers guided meditation and light hypnosis for improving sleep, reaching goals, or taking control of your professional and personal life. Journeys are designed as single sessions or programs spanning over days, weeks, or even months, with sessions varying from 15 minutes to several hours. Whatever your schedule permits, journeys will help you reach your goals – all through the use of dynamic binaural 3D audio. Our mission is to help modern-day people with levitating stress, anxiety, racing minds, or sleep problems – or to become the best version of themselves. For the most immersive 3D audio experience, please use in-ear headphones (earphones). Standard headphones can be used but won't provide the same authentic 3D experience. Read more about our terms and conditions here: » Terms of Service: https://launchhelix.com/legal/terms-of-service » Privacy Policy: https://launchhelix.com/legal/privacy-policy

About

Gym Timer ™

This app provides customizable timers for your workouts, including preparation, exercise, and rest periods. It offers audio cues and a set counter to keep you on track, allowing you to focus on your fitness goals without constantly checking the clock.

Highlights
  • Customizable Prepare, Start, and Rest timers
  • Set counter for tracking progress
  • Audio alerts for timer transitions
  • User-friendly interface
  • Background timer functionality (premium)
Features
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Are you tired of constantly checking the clock while you're at the gym? Gym Timer is designed to make your fitness sessions seamless and efficient, allowing you to focus solely on your fitness goals. How It Works Gym Timer consists of three essential timers to guide you through your gym session: • Prepare Timer: As soon as you hit 'Start,' the Prepare Timer kicks in. Use this time to get into position and mentally prepare for the fitness routine ahead. • Start Timer: After preparation, the Start Timer begins. This is your cue to start your exercise, whether it's lifting weights, doing squats, or any other activity. • Rest Timer: Once the Start Timer ends, the Rest Timer starts automatically. Take this time to catch your breath, hydrate, and get ready for the next set. The Start and Rest Timers will continue to alternate for the number of sets you've chosen. Once all sets are complete, Gym Timer will notify you that your gym session is finished. Features • Customizable Timers: Adjust the duration of the Prepare, Start, and Rest timers to fit your gym routine. • Set Counter: Keep track of the number of sets you've completed and how many are left. • Audio Alerts: Audible cues signal the transition between each timer, so you don't have to keep an eye on the screen. • User-Friendly Interface: The app's clean and intuitive design makes it easy to navigate, even when you're in the middle of a fitness session. Why Choose Gym Timer? • Efficiency: No more fumbling with your phone or gym equipment timers. Gym Timer streamlines your gym session, making it more efficient. • Flexibility: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Gym Timer is versatile enough to suit any gym routine. • Focus: With timers taking care of the timing, you can concentrate fully on your exercise, form, and technique. Download Gym Timer today and take the first step toward a more organized and effective fitness routine! Gym Timer app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Gym Timer does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR SUBSCRIBED USERS • No Ads • Unlimited number of gym sessions per day • Keep timer active in background. The timer remains active even if you switch to another app or turn off the screen. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Gym-Timer/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Gym-Timer/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Helix4 screens
Gym Timer ™3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helix at none against Gym Timer ™'s 5. Helix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Gym Timer ™'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Gym Timer ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Helix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Helix against 4.9 for Gym Timer ™. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Timer ™ has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helix ships an update monthly, Gym Timer ™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helix versus Gym Timer ™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelixGym Timer ™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.9 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings425 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexus Music Productions ApSAndy Sutanto

Customer experience

Helix

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gym Timer ™

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Helix

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Gym Timer ™

Subscriptions4
  • Gym & Fitness Interval Timer$1.997 Days
  • Gym & Fitness Interval Timer$3.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Pro$6.996 Months
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  • Fitness Timer Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gym Timer Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Helix free?
Helix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Timer ™ free?
Gym Timer ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Helix or Gym Timer ™?
Helix is rated higher. Helix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gym Timer ™ averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Helix or Gym Timer ™ have ads?
Gym Timer ™ shows ads; Helix does not.
Which is updated more often, Helix or Gym Timer ™?
Helix ships an update monthly, and Gym Timer ™ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helix was updated on October 10, 2026 and Gym Timer ™ on October 24, 2026.

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