Comparison

Workout Timer vs ErgScan

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

Head to head
About

Workout Timer

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

Highlights
  • Workout announcements
  • Motivational quotes
  • Personal timer presets
  • Intuitive interface
  • Customizable icons and names
  • Background operation
Features
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It's time to smash! Workout Timer - Pro Way is your best choice to make your workout more powerful and interesting. You will have the opportunity to use all the exclusive features that you have not seen before. It is much more than a stopwatch or countdown clock. • Workout Announcement. It will make your workout exclusive. • Motivational Quotes. You will always be in beast mode. Most of the inspirational quotes are right here. • Personal Timer Presets. Let's use the easiest way to start your favourite workout. • Great intuitive interface. After setting this timer, you need to press one button to start the workout with the default settings. • Customize the icons and names of your presets. • Work in background mode. Use Workout Timer - Pro Way for your workout training and other activities: CrossFit, boxing, mma, cardio exercises, WOD, TRX, cardio exercises, stretching, spinning, calisthenics, tabata, boot camp circuit workout training, or any other high intensity interval training. The choice of Pro. Let's get back to work. If you have any questions or suggestions, simply tap "Contact us" and tell us! We'll try to include your idea in our next update. This app includes an auto-renewable subscription (Premium Subscription): Premium Subscription provides all exclusive features. And you get the full access to the app. Premium Subscription beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable weekly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11tW1N-wNXJjI-eS8lDgvGMVFEt4e_PCbuv8vwISp_xI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14e2kIks19Yfvhn6oIzpVYI3iE_d8e79bxV313FQQaMI/edit?usp=sharing

About

ErgScan

Effortlessly log indoor rowing machine workouts by taking a photo of your screen. AI automatically detects and saves your session data, eliminating manual entry. Seamlessly sync your workouts with popular training platforms like Strava and TrainingPeaks.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo scanning for workout data
  • Automatic detection of splits and session details
  • Syncs with Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook
  • Optimized for Concept2 rowing machines
  • Structured workout data without manual entry
Features
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ErgScan is the fastest way to log your indoor rowing workouts. Simply take a photo of your Concept2 rowing machine screen (or upload a photo), and ErgScan uses AI to automatically detect and save your workout - no manual typing, no spreadsheets, no screenshots. Designed for rowers, rowing clubs, and indoor rowing athletes, ErgScan turns your erg results into clean, structured workout data in seconds. How it works: - Finish your row - Take a photo of your Concept2 display - ErgScan scans your results and saves your workout automatically Smart AI workout scanning: ErgScan uses advanced AI image recognition to convert photos of your rowing machine screen into accurate workout data, including splits and session details. It works even when lighting or angles aren’t perfect! Sync with your favourite training platforms: You can automatically upload your rowing workouts to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Concept2 Logbook and more! Once connected, your workouts - including split data - sync seamlessly, so your training history stays complete across all platforms. Built for indoor rowing: Optimised for Concept2 rowing machines. Perfect for erg sessions, testing pieces, and training blocks. Ideal for club rowers, competitive athletes, and coaches. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens
ErgScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ErgScan at 4.9 against Workout Timer's 4.3. ErgScan also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (43 vs 13). 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. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ErgScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ErgScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ErgScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, ErgScan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Workout Timer versus ErgScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerErgScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr BilykBUNEME KYAKILIKA

Customer experience

Workout Timer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

ErgScan

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Workout Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Workout Timer3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium$0.997 Days
  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$5.493 Months
  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Premium Workout Timer3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Workout Timer7 Days trial$18.991 Year
4 purchases

ErgScan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • ErgScan Premium Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • ErgScan Premium$12.99

Questions

Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ErgScan free?
ErgScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or ErgScan?
ErgScan is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while ErgScan averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do Workout Timer or ErgScan have ads?
Neither Workout Timer nor ErgScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or ErgScan?
Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, and ErgScan every 8 days. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on June 5, 2026 and ErgScan on June 20, 2026.

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