# Timer for Workouts vs Garmin Golf

The clearest difference is monetization model: Garmin Golf at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Garmin Golf also leads on chart position (#63 vs unranked) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 1.4K). Timer for Workouts's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Garmin Golf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Timer for Workouts against 4.6 for Garmin Golf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Golf has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Timer for Workouts's written reviews are positive against 46% of Garmin Golf's.

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Garmin Golf every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | Garmin Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews) | [4.6 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-golf/id1192480582/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 45.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 72 MB | 830 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913)

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers customizable intervals, background operation, and audible countdowns to keep users focused on their training. Designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, it simplifies interval timing for effective workouts.

**Highlights:** Customizable work and rest intervals, Support for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuits, Background operation with alerts, Audible countdowns, Fullscreen landscape mode, Save and switch between multiple timers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Workout Timers | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Workout Timers | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime timers | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile for various use cases
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive to use
- 💡 Helpful for managing routines and schedules
- 🚀 Excellent for interval training and workouts
- 👍 Customizable timers and intervals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues (no sound, low volume, or inconsistent)
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of background/locked screen functionality
- 🐛 Bugs with timer resetting or not working as expected
- 🔒 No Apple Watch support

**Reported bugs**

- Timers not working consistently
- Sound issues and notifications not working as expected
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Difficulty deleting or managing timers

**Requested features**

- More customization options for timer sounds and alerts
- Ability to schedule timers to repeat at specific times
- Support for multiple timers/intervals running simultaneously
- Improved background/locked screen functionality
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearables


### Garmin Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garmin-golf/id1192480582)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Sports, #136 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

Enhance your golf performance by tracking rounds, competing with friends on global leaderboards, and analyzing your game with detailed stats. Unlock advanced features like virtual rounds and green contour mapping with an optional membership.

**Highlights:** Track golf rounds, Compete on global leaderboards, Analyze course and performance stats, Set up custom tournaments, View shot maps and green contours, Virtual rounds with launch monitor, Swing video storage

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for golf tracking
- 🏌️‍♂️ Helpful for game improvement
- 📊 Provides useful statistics and data
- ⌚ Seamless integration with Garmin watches
- 🗺️ Accurate course maps and GPS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate shot tracking and location
- 🤖 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🔋 Battery life issues on watches
- 🚫 Lack of iPad support

**Reported bugs**

- Rounds not syncing between watch and app
- Scorecard and shot data not displaying correctly
- Connectivity issues between app and devices
- Courses not updated with recent layout changes
- Inability to edit or move incorrectly tracked shots

**Requested features**

- Add Stableford scoring option
- Allow editing of shot data and club info
- Provide more detailed course previews
- Integrate with other golf apps and platforms
- Improve shot tracking accuracy and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Is Garmin Golf free?

Garmin Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or Garmin Golf?

Timer for Workouts and Garmin Golf are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 7.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Timer for Workouts or Garmin Golf have ads?

Neither Timer for Workouts nor Garmin Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Garmin Golf?

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Garmin Golf every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 24, 2026 and Garmin Golf on September 26, 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.*