# PT Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against PT Timer's 4.3. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 95). PT Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). 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 and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of PT Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PT Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pt-timer-stretch-and-exercise/id410605817/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 52 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qi Analytics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/394896437) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## 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


### 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 PT Timer free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. PT Timer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do PT Timer or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither PT Timer nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

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

PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, PT Timer was updated on August 11, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 21, 2026.

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