# UltraTimer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is price: Exercise Timer at Free against UltraTimer's $1.99. Exercise Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (1K vs 12). UltraTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Exercise Timer is free to download; UltraTimer costs $1.99 up front. Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. UltraTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of UltraTimer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltraTimer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultratimer/id289429364/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 21 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plain and Simple Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/286228075) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### UltraTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultratimer/id289429364)

This app offers a fully programmable and customizable interval timer for various activities. Set single or multiple timers with custom alarm sounds and visual feedback. Share and exchange timers with a community of users.

**Highlights:** Fully programmable interval timer, Customizable alarm sounds, Background color customization, Timer Groups for sequential timing, Community Timer Exchange, Custom sound recording, Timer sharing via email/clipboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Best workout timer
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🚀 Works great on latest devices
- 💪 Perfect for fitness routines
- 🎨 Visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🔍 Layout not functioning properly on some phones
- 🔇 Sound issues after updates
- 💻 Crashes and bugs after recent updates
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is on

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot modify interval times after latest update
- Timers get replaced with incorrect values when saved
- Naming/renaming of timers and groups not working
- Frequent crashes when trying to copy, paste or delete timers
- Sound not playing consistently during workouts

**Requested features**

- Add option to pause/resume individual intervals
- Implement a countdown timer before workout starts
- Allow importing/exporting of custom timers
- Provide more sound options and ability to use own sounds
- Add screen lock feature to prevent accidental taps


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltraTimer free?

UltraTimer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UltraTimer or Exercise Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. UltraTimer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do UltraTimer or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither UltraTimer nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UltraTimer or Exercise Timer?

UltraTimer ships an update monthly, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, UltraTimer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 12, 2026.

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