Comparison

Workout Timer vs LuckOut Timer

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

Head to head
About

Workout Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts. It offers unlimited timer creation with extensive sound and voice reading options, background notifications, and dark mode. All features are free to use.

Highlights
  • Unlimited timer creation
  • Folder classification
  • High timer setting freedom
  • Variety of sounds and voice readings
  • Favorite color and reading text
  • Background notifications
  • Dark mode
Features
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It's a workout timer app suitable for HIIT and Tabata training. All features are completely free to use. Features: - Unlimited timer creation, folder classification is also possible - High degree of freedom in timer setting (supports rep and unlimited time) - A wide variety of sounds and voice readings (about 100 types of sounds) - Favorite color, reading text - Background notifications - Dark mode - Free URL scheme: workouttimer://

About

LuckOut Timer

This interval timer app helps you maximize your workouts with customizable work and rest periods. It provides clear audio and haptic cues, tracks your progress, and offers full Apple Watch integration for a focused training experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Audio and haptic cues
  • Progress tracking
  • Full Apple Watch integration
  • Dark-themed interface
  • Screen stays awake during workouts
Features
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Maximize every second of your workout with LuckOut Timer, the no-nonsense interval timer designed to keep you focused and motivated. Whether you're into HIIT, Tabata, Kick-Boxing, circuit training or any workout requiring precisely timed intervals, LuckOut Timer is your perfect companion for iPhone and Apple Watch. KEY FEATURES: Effortless Interval Customization: • Easily set your ideal WORK and REST periods (5 to 300 seconds) to match any training style. • Adjustments are quick and intuitive, getting you into your workout faster. Clear & Motivating Cues: • Stay on track without clock-watching! Get clear audio announcements for "Go!", "Rest!", and countdowns like "10 seconds left" and "3, 2, 1" on your iPhone. • Distinct haptic feedback on your Apple Watch signals phase changes and crucial countdowns, perfect for noisy environments or when you prefer silent cues. Track Your Progress: • (iOS) See your completed rounds at a glance to monitor your effort. • (iOS & Watch) Keep an eye on your "Total Work Time" to see how much active effort you've put in. Apple Watch Integration: • A full-featured companion app for your Apple Watch. • Start, stop, reset, and even adjust work/rest durations directly from your wrist. • Leave your iPhone behind and still crush your workout! Designed for Focus: • Clean, dark-themed interface that's easy on the eyes and minimizes distractions. • Your iPhone screen stays awake while the timer is actively running, so you're never interrupted mid-set. • Simple, reliable, and ready to go when you are. LuckOut Timer is built for anyone who wants a straightforward, effective tool to enhance their interval training. No complicated setups, no unnecessary frills – just pure, focused timing to help you achieve your fitness goals. Download LuckOut Timer today and make every workout count!

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
LuckOut Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LuckOut Timer at none against Workout Timer's shown. LuckOut Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Workout Timer's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LuckOut Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Workout Timer has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, LuckOut Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Workout Timer versus LuckOut Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerLuckOut Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFugaPiyo Inc.Lucky Chawla

Customer experience

Workout Timer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

LuckOut Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

None

LuckOut Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LuckOut Timer free?
LuckOut Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or LuckOut Timer?
LuckOut Timer is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while LuckOut Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Workout Timer or LuckOut Timer have ads?
Workout Timer shows ads; LuckOut Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or LuckOut Timer?
Workout Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and LuckOut Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on October 5, 2026 and LuckOut Timer on October 1, 2026.

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