PT Timer vs movewise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PT Timer
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.
- 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
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Prepare! — Start! — Release! — Repeat! — Switch! • ”I tried quite a few and this is the best one hands down!" • ”I might actually DO the exercises my PT prescribed, thanks to this app!" • ”I've looked at many timers for stretches, floor exercises, weight lifting... and this is the perfect one!" TIMER AND COUNTER FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY Keeps time, counts reps and sets, and lets you focus on your exercise, or something else—not the clock. YOU ENTER YOUR OWN EXERCISES Add instructions and photos, or a weblink, and set up your entire routine, exactly as prescribed by your therapist. Fine-tune cues and timers to match your personal pace. Note: this app does NOT offer pre-defined exercises (other than a few examples). KEY BENEFITS *** Some features are available only during the free trial or with a paid subscription as described below. • Stop counting seconds and reps—focus on proper form, breathing, or even reading or listening to music. • Clear voice and tone cues that work alongside music, podcasts, or when the app runs in the background. • Store all exercise instructions: notes, photos, and web links, with spoken guidance in a voice you choose. • Precisely adjust timers to fit your needs. • Schedule exercises and receive reminders. • Take notes after each exercise and email reports directly to your physical therapist. • Export workouts to PDF, including instructions, photos, and schedules. • Apple Health integration records exercise type and duration. MORE FROM THE REVIEWS • "The app is very easy to use and has resulted in the quality of my exercises increasing markedly … it does meet my needs to a "T"!" • "Best one ever. Have tried 2 others. At 65 stretching is important and this app helps." • "…it lets you focus on other things if you have simple boring exercises." BASIC VERSUS PAID SUBSCRIPTION CAPABILITIES Without a subscription, PT Timer provides limited basic functionality. During a free trial or an active subscription, you can create new exercises with instructions, timers, schedules and more. After the free trial, without a subscription, functionality for those exercises becomes limited. • In basic (unpaid) mode you can: view exercise routines created during a trial or subscription; view instructions and photos; receive already scheduled alerts; check off completed exercises; add and view notes after completing exercises; export to PDF. • Subscription-only features include: timing and counting; creating and editing exercises and workouts; modifying schedules; technical support. • NOTE: This app does not provide exercises or instructions (other than a few examples). You must enter exercises tailored to your own needs. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTIONS Several subscription options are available with different renewal periods. They all provide access to the full functionality of the app. The prices of subscriptions vary by country and are shown within the app. Payment will be charged to the Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription automatically renews unless the subscription is cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The Apple Account will be charged within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the price specified for current subscription. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and cancelled by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: http://www.pttimer.com/privacy.pdf Terms of Use: http://www.pttimer.com/TermsOfUse.pdf
movewise
This app offers personalized physical therapy routines and targeted exercises designed by Doctors of Physical Therapy. It focuses on pain relief, mobility improvement, and preventive care with smart tracking and adaptive routines.
- Personalized daily routines
- Targeted exercise discovery by body part
- Smart progress tracking
- Daily reminders
- Adaptive routines
- Visual progress tracking
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movewise: Physical Therapy in Your Pocket Transform your wellness journey with movewise, the premier at home physical therapy app designed by Doctors of Physical Therapy to deliver personalized daily routines and targeted exercises for pain relief, mobility improvement, and preventive care. DAILY ROUTINES THAT STICK • Curated physical therapy routines designed by Doctors of Physical Therapy • Smart progress tracking with streak counters • Daily reminders to build lasting wellness habits • Personalized difficulty levels from beginner to advanced • 150+ Daily Physical Therapy Routines to choose from TARGETED EXERCISE DISCOVERY • Instant relief for specific pain points and body regions • Browse exercises by body part: back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees & more • Filter by your workout goals: mobility, balance, strength • Professional-grade physical therapy exercises accessible anytime, anywhere TRACK YOUR TRANSFORMATION • Visual progress tracking and completion calendars • Streak rewards and achievement milestones • Detailed exercise history and analytics • Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) tracking for optimal workouts and growth PERSONALIZED FOR YOU • Smart recommendations based on your progress and preferences • Favorites system for quick access to go-to exercises • Recently viewed content for seamless workout continuation • Adaptive routines that evolve with your fitness level PREMIUM FEATURES • Unlimited access to Doctor of Physical Therapy designed routine libraries • Progress insights and detailed analytics • Advanced personalized recommendation algorithm so you get exactly what you need Why choose movewise? Perfect for busy professionals, athletes in recovery, seniors maintaining mobility, or anyone seeking professional-quality physical therapy guidance on their time in the comfort of their home. Our evidence-based approach combines convenience with decades of clinical expertise. Start your journey to better movement today. Download movewise and feel the difference professional physical therapy guidance makes in your daily life. The materials available through the App -- which include, but are not limited to, written text, audio, video, photos, drawings, graphics, and electronic messages -- are provided solely for information use. They should not be considered professional medical guidance, diagnosis, treatment, or recommendations from movewise. The therapy details and instructional videos offered by movewise are for general information use only. It is important to always consult with qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions or concerns about your specific health needs and medical issues. Any information you receive from movewise, or through any communications facilitated by movewise, is meant for general knowledge and is not designed to establish a provider-patient relationship as defined by state or federal regulations. Your use of the App is not meant to replace your relationship with your regular healthcare providers or primary doctor. Neither movewise, its subsidiaries, affiliates, nor any third part that promotes the App or Services or links to it, is responsible for any information or advice acquired from the App. movewise does not suggest or approve of any particular tests, doctors, medications, products, or procedures. You understand that you rely on any information from the App or Services at your own risk and accept full responsibility for all associated risks. Terms of Use: https://movewiseapp.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://movewiseapp.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: movewise at 5.0 against PT Timer's 4.3. movewise also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). PT Timer's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 20). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. PT Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and movewise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
movewise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of PT Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of movewise's.
PT Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, movewise every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PT Timer | movewise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (95 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 95 — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Qi Analytics LLC | Thatchnology LLC |
Customer experience
PT Timer
movewise
User reviews
PT Timer
From 95 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💪 Highly customizable routines
- ⏱️ Excellent for timing exercises
- 💯 Great for physical therapy
- 🎵 Audio cues are helpful
- 📸 Ability to add photos
Room to improve
- 🤔 Not intuitive to use
- 📚 Confusing instructions
- 💸 Limited free mode/paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🖼️ Photo upload issues
movewise
From 20 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for shoulder and sciatica issues
- 👍 Provides in-depth videos and routines
- 👍 Easy to use and motivating
- 👍 Gives confidence in doing the right exercises
- 👍 Great library of exercises
Bugs and requests
PT Timer
Reported bugs
12 issues- App crashes frequently
- Photo upload fails and hangs app
- Audio playback errors
- Countdown timer jumps to end
- Camera function not working
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- Audio recording function not working
- Audio cues not reliably playing
- App aborts when adding additional photo
- Photo gets chopped off
- Unable to delete photos
- Sound goes off when screen is touched
- New version audio cues unreliable
Requested features
13 requests- Export and import CSV files
- Sync exercises between devices
- Add photos from photo library
- Video support
- Share exercises and workouts with others
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- Landscape mode for tablets
- Dark mode
- More professional UI
- Easier upload from lite to standard version
- Universal app name
- Ability to create 'uber-exercises' with variants
- Stronger reporting features
- Apple Watch integration
movewise
No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.
In-app purchases
PT Timer
- Full functionality7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Full functionality7 Days trial$1.993 Months
- Full functionality7 Days trial$4.491 Year
movewise
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$39.991 Month
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$199.991 Year
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