Comparison

Gym Hero vs Multi Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

Gym Hero

This app provides private workout guidance and fast logging for Apple users. It integrates with Apple Health to offer contextual prompts and encouragement during training sessions, helping you stay consistent and informed about your recovery.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Private in-workout guidance
  • Apple Health integration
  • Offline tracking
  • Cross-device sync
  • Recovery and sleep trend analysis
Features
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Gym Hero: Private Workout Guidance for Apple Users Gym Hero is a workout and recovery app for people who want to train with less friction. It combines fast workout logging, Apple Health context, and private guidance in one Apple-native experience. Workout Buddy, Right When You Need It • Get short, contextual prompts when momentum drops mid-workout. • Receive haptic encouragement and simple next steps without breaking focus. • Built for real sessions, not generic chat. Log Workouts Without Friction • Track strength and cardio workouts offline. • Sync across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, widgets, and Live Activities. • View heart rate, calories, sets, reps, and workout progress in real time. Train with Health Context • Connect Apple Health for HRV, sleep, weight, hydration, steps, VO2 Max, and more. • Use recovery and sleep trends to judge when to push or ease off. • Keep workout data and health context in one place. Private and Apple-Native • Guidance is designed around on-device processing and secure iCloud sync. • Native experiences on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for light and dark mode. • Share workouts, export logs, and personalize the app with themes and icons. Subscription Options Unlock the full experience with monthly, quarterly, and yearly plans. Manage your subscription anytime through your iTunes Account settings. Learn more: Privacy Policy: https://www.gymhero.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.gymhero.app/terms Website: https://www.gymhero.app/ Gym Hero helps lifters stay consistent with fast logging, better health context, and private in-workout guidance.

About

Multi Workout Timer

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Workout Timer: Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, Custom is the all-in-one fitness timer designed for every type of training. Whether you’re pushing through HIIT, burning with Tabata, grinding EMOM, or tracking AMRAP, this app gives you the structure and motivation you need. • Multiple modes: Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, HIIT. • Motivational voice prompts to keep you going strong. • Clear visual cues with colors and progress indicators. • Save your workouts and start them instantly from your home screen. (to save unlimited workout you need a paid plab) • Simple & intuitive design – no login, no distractions. • Offline & local – everything works without internet or accounts. Why Choose Workout Timer? • No more juggling multiple apps – get all timers in one place. • Built for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts. • Designed to be lightweight, fast, and motivating. Whether you’re training at the gym, at home, or outdoors, Workout Timer helps you stay consistent and crush your goals. Free Features - Save 1 workout - Choose between default Timer per phase - No export and import - No workouts log Premium Features (available with in-app purchase) - Save unlimited workouts timer - Customize your timer for each phase - Export and import workouts - See workout logs Terms of Use (EULA): https://multiworkouttimer.github.io/termOfService.html Privacy Policy: https://multiworkouttimer.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Gym Hero4 screens
Multi Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Multi Workout Timer at 15.1 against Gym Hero's 17.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Gym Hero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Multi Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gym Hero versus Multi Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym HeroMulti Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel James TroncaSalvatore Castellitti

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gym Hero

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gym Hero Subscription$6.993 Months
  • Gym Hero Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Multi Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Workout Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Workout Premium Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Plan$16.99

Questions

Is Gym Hero free?
Gym Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi Workout Timer free?
Multi Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Hero or Multi Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Gym Hero nor Multi Workout Timer shows ads.

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