# Timer for Workouts vs Captime

The clearest difference is monetization model: Captime at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Captime also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). Timer for Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 64) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). 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 Captime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Captime. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 1.4K ratings behind it against 64, 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 62% of Captime's.

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Captime every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | Captime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews) | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captime-hiit-wod-timer/id1369288585/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Leduc IT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734126842) |

## 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


### Captime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captime-hiit-wod-timer/id1369288585)

This app provides a professional gym clock experience for athletes, featuring large, high-contrast digits and voice control. It supports various workout formats and includes a unique video overlay for progress tracking and social sharing.

**Highlights:** Video overlay for progress filming, Large, high-contrast digits, Zero-touch voice control, Supports AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Music ducking for audio cues, Multiple interval timers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PRO | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO | $3.99 | per month |
| PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| PRO | $25.49 | per year |
| One time offer | $25.49 | per year |
| PRO | $41.99 | per year |
| PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| PRO | $54.99 | per year |
| PRO | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Is Captime free?

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

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

Timer for Workouts and Captime are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.4K and 64 ratings respectively.

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

Neither Timer for Workouts nor Captime shows ads.

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

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Captime every 4 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 24, 2026 and Captime on September 16, 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.*