ExTimer vs PULSR Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExTimer
This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.
- Stylish and customizable appearance
- Multiple color variations and layouts
- Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
- Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
- Light and dark mode options
- Vertical and horizontal layout support
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.
PULSR Timer
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PULSR is a simple, powerful interval timer designed for HIIT and circuit training. - Create custom workout menus with work/rest/reps settings - Chain multiple menus into programs for seamless execution - Audio cues keep you on track without watching the screen - Track your workout history with a calendar view - Japanese & English language support No account required. All data stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULSR Timer at none against ExTimer's 2. PULSR Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. PULSR Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
ExTimer ships an update every 11 days, PULSR Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExTimer | PULSR Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hajime Suzuki | Shinya Hayashi |
In-app purchases
ExTimer
- Trial 3DaysFree
- Hide Ads$1.99
PULSR Timer
No in-app purchases
