# Stretch vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Stretch at none against Workout Timer's shown. Stretch also leads on ratings volume (231 vs 23) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Stretch against 4.7 for Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch has 231 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Stretch's written reviews are positive against 80% of Workout Timer's.

Stretch ships an update every 2 months, Workout Timer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stretch | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-a-countdown-timer-for-fitness-workout-egg-or-anything-really/id333281172/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-timer/id1580218001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **231** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runloop Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/325563420) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### Stretch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-a-countdown-timer-for-fitness-workout-egg-or-anything-really/id333281172)

This app provides a simple countdown timer with large, preset buttons for various activities. It runs in the background, offers customizable durations, and tracks how many times timers have been used. Ideal for workouts, cooking, or any timed task.

**Highlights:** Preset countdown timers, Large, easy-to-use buttons, Background operation, Timer duration editing, Timer run count tracking, Repeat timers indefinitely

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best Timer App Out There
- 🚀 Simple and Efficient
- 🚀 Perfect for Workouts
- 👍 Customizable Timers
- 👍 Prevents Screen Lock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound Stopped Working
- 🔊 Loud Beeps
- 🔊 No Volume Control

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on Launch
- Freezes and Becomes Unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Reset Count Option
- Multiple Timers
- Countdown Warnings
- Vibration Option
- Apple Watch Support


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-timer/id1580218001)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for HIIT and Tabata workouts. It offers unlimited timer creation with extensive sound and voice reading options, background notifications, and dark mode. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Unlimited timer creation, Folder classification, High timer setting freedom, Variety of sounds and voice readings, Favorite color and reading text, Background notifications, Dark mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stretch free?

Stretch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stretch or Workout Timer?

Stretch is rated higher. Stretch averages 4.8 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Stretch or Workout Timer have ads?

Workout Timer shows ads; Stretch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stretch or Workout Timer?

Stretch ships an update every 2 months, and Workout Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stretch was updated on October 15, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 5, 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.*