# PT Timer vs PT First Patient App

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PT First Patient App at none against PT Timer's 3. PT First Patient App also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2). PT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PT First Patient App asks for nothing beyond the download.

PT First Patient App holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PT Timer has 99 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of PT Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of PT First Patient App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PT Timer | PT First Patient App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-first-patient-app/id1422627211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **99** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) | [In Hand Health, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959641212) |

## What reviewers say

### PT Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817)

This app helps you manage physical therapy routines by timing exercises, counting reps, and storing custom instructions. Focus on your form while the app guides you through your prescribed regimen.

**Highlights:** Custom exercise creation with instructions and photos, Precise timer and rep counting, Voice and tone cues, Exercise scheduling and reminders, Note-taking and PDF export, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full functionality | $0.99 | per month |
| Full functionality | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Full functionality | $4.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Highly customizable routines
- ⏱️ Excellent for timing exercises
- 💯 Great for physical therapy
- 🎵 Audio cues are helpful
- 📸 Ability to add photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive to use
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Limited free mode/paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖼️ Photo upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Photo upload fails and hangs app
- Audio playback errors
- Countdown timer jumps to end
- Camera function not working

**Requested features**

- Export and import CSV files
- Sync exercises between devices
- Add photos from photo library
- Video support
- Share exercises and workouts with others


### PT First Patient App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-first-patient-app/id1422627211)

Connect with your physical therapist for personalized care. Access exercise videos, resources, and communicate securely via HIPAA-compliant video chat. This app requires a therapist's involvement and is not a standalone fitness tool.

**Highlights:** Secure communication with physical therapist, Exercise video demonstrations, Access to health resources, HIPAA-compliant video visits, Personalized care instructions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PT Timer free?

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

### Is PT First Patient App free?

PT First Patient App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PT Timer or PT First Patient App?

PT First Patient App is rated higher. PT Timer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while PT First Patient App averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do PT Timer or PT First Patient App have ads?

Neither PT Timer nor PT First Patient App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PT Timer or PT First Patient App?

PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and PT First Patient App every 5 weeks. Most recently, PT Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and PT First Patient App on October 24, 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.*