Comparison

Sportimer vs Kikan

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

Head to head
About

Sportimer

Features
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Tabata Timer designed for home & indoor functional HIIT workouts. Set the exercise you want to do. Squats, push-ups, or any other exercise. Give it a name. You can add more details and instructions on how to perform this exercise correctly. Set the time for exercise. Select the duration of the workout, the duration of the rest between the workouts, and the workout cycles to repeat the exercise. Start the training. Follow the instructions on the timer. Do the exercise, and rest between the workouts. Saved trainings. The name of the training can be the name of the day when you plan to train, or the muscle group you want to train. You can add the intensity of the training as well. find what works best for you. Notifications for trainings. Create a training schedule to stick to. make them a habit and never miss a chance to make your body healthier. The app will remind you to train. make sure you allow the notifications in your phone settings. Unlimited access. Unlimited access gives you the ability to add: * 2022 more than 1 workout & 1 exercise * more than 1 notification Use all of the features to achieve your fitness goals and keep your health at the max level. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sportimer.thecreators.tech/privacy-policy/

About

Kikan

This interval timer app guides your workouts with precise haptic and audio cues, eliminating the need to constantly check your screen. It supports various training styles and offers advanced features like voice prompts and workout history with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timers
  • Haptic and audio cues
  • Voice prompts for phases
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Workout history and analytics
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island support
Features
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Kikan is a clean, powerful interval timer built for iPhone and Apple Watch. Set up your workout, hit start, and let precise haptics and audio cues guide every phase — no need to look at your screen. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, CrossFit WODs, boxing rounds, circuit training, EMOM, stretching, running intervals, or any workout with timed phases. BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS Create structured timers with work, rest, rounds, and sets. Or build fully custom sequences with named intervals in any order — name each one, set the duration, drag to reorder. Kikan handles everything from a quick Tabata to a complex circuit with multiple exercises. Start with a built-in preset like Classic Tabata, Boxing Combo Drill, or Full Body Circuit — or build your own from scratch. STAY IN THE ZONE Live Activity and Dynamic Island keep your timer visible on the lock screen. Haptic feedback marks every phase transition — feel the change, skip the glance. A 3-second audio countdown keeps you ready for what's next, and optional voice prompts announce each phase by name. APPLE WATCH Run full workouts directly from your wrist — no phone needed. Kikan on Apple Watch delivers haptics, audio cues, and automatic HealthKit tracking, with timers that sync instantly from your iPhone. Built for people who work out hard and don't want their phone in their hand. KIKAN PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Upgrade once, own it forever. Unlimited custom timers — free users get 3, Pro removes the limit entirely Voice prompts — spoken coaching announces each phase by name so you never need to look at your phone Workout history & analytics — track every session, see weekly activity charts, calories, and streaks Premium themes — Ember, Ocean, Chalk, and Neon color themes for the timer interface No subscription. No recurring charge. Pay once.

Screenshots

Sportimer4 screens
Kikan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Kikan at none against Sportimer's shown. Kikan also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Sportimer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Sportimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Kikan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sportimer ships an update every 2 months, Kikan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Sportimer versus Kikan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSportimerKikan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii OstapchukLisandro Rodriguez

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sportimer

Subscriptions3
  • Sportimer Weekly subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Sportimer Annual subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Kikan

One-time1
  • Kikan Pro Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Sportimer free?
Sportimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kikan free?
Kikan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sportimer or Kikan have ads?
Sportimer shows ads; Kikan does not.
Which is updated more often, Sportimer or Kikan?
Sportimer ships an update every 2 months, and Kikan every 2 days. Most recently, Sportimer was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kikan on October 28, 2026.

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