# Workout Timer vs Timer for Workouts

The clearest difference is monetization model: Timer for Workouts at free with in-app purchases against Workout Timer's subscription. Timer for Workouts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and review sentiment (88% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Timer for Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 82 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Timer for Workouts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, Timer for Workouts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Workout Timer | Timer for Workouts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) | **[4.8 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) | [Aral Atpulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546542344) |

## What reviewers say

### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


### Timer for Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499)

This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts, Save and repeat favorite routines, Clear visual and voice cues, Track progress, Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $20.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Workout Timer or Timer for Workouts?

Timer for Workouts is rated higher. Workout Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Timer for Workouts averages 4.8 from 82 ratings.

### Do Workout Timer or Timer for Workouts have ads?

Neither Workout Timer nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Workout Timer or Timer for Workouts?

Workout Timer ships an update every 2 days, and Timer for Workouts every 8 days. Most recently, Workout Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on September 30, 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.*