# Timer for Workouts vs LapTrophy

The clearest difference is monetization model: LapTrophy at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. LapTrophy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). Timer for Workouts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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 LapTrophy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LapTrophy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 1.4K ratings behind it against 271, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Timer for Workouts's written reviews are positive against 79% of LapTrophy's.

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, LapTrophy every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | LapTrophy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews) | **[4.8 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 271 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [DXB Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106571299) |

## 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


### LapTrophy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laptrophy-track-lap-timer/id1244558686)

This app provides real-time lap timing, live tracking, and advanced analytics for car and motorbike racing. It offers GPS-powered accuracy, smart finish line detection, and detailed performance insights to help users analyze and improve their racing techniques on tracks worldwide.

**Highlights:** GPS-powered lap and sector timing, Live tracking and leaderboards, Data-driven speed and acceleration analysis, Worldwide track library and custom track creation, Automatic finish line detection, Session data export (CSV/GPX), Motorcycle lean angle analysis

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Member | $4.99 | per month |
| Membre Club | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate lap timing for casual track days
- 💰 Excellent free version functionality
- 🗣️ Voice announcements for lap times
- 📊 Good data visualization and analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads in free version
- 💳 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🎯 GPS accuracy issues on small tracks
- 🐛 Frequent lap detection failures
- 📍 Inaccurate track mapping/visualization

**Reported bugs**

- GPS signal loss and tracking errors
- Laps not being recorded despite activity
- Incorrect lap time calculations (off by minutes)
- App crashes on older devices (iPhone 6, SE)
- Subscription payment issues and unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Japanese language support
- More than 2 sectors per circuit
- Minimum speed data
- Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Is LapTrophy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or LapTrophy?

LapTrophy is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while LapTrophy averages 4.8 from 271 ratings.

### Do Timer for Workouts or LapTrophy have ads?

LapTrophy shows ads; Timer for Workouts does not.

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

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and LapTrophy every 3 months. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 22, 2026 and LapTrophy on September 22, 2026.

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