Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs CourtReserve

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timer for Workouts

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
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The workout timer trusted by athletes, coaches and gym-goers since 2013. Repeat is built for one thing: keeping you moving through every round, set and interval of your training. Whether you're grinding through Tabata sprints, HIIT circuits, EMOM workouts, AMRAP rounds, boxing intervals, CrossFit WODs or simple rest-work cycles - Repeat handles the timing so you can focus on the effort. –– Built for every workout style: • Tabata — 20s work / 10s rest, 8 rounds. Set it once, go. • HIIT — custom work and rest intervals with unlimited repeats • EMOM — every minute on the minute, as many rounds as you need • Circuit training — chain multiple exercises with timed stations • Boxing / MMA — round timers with rest between rounds • CrossFit — AMRAPs, intervals and timed WODs • Yoga & stretching — hold timers with gentle alerts • Running — walk/run intervals for couch-to-5K and beyond –– Dead simple to use: Set your work time, rest time, number of rounds and press Start. Name your timers to keep them organized. That's it. –– Keeps going when you put your phone down: Runs in the background with audio and notification alerts. Lock your screen, switch apps, put your phone in your pocket — Repeat will tell you when to move and when to rest. –– Audible countdown: Hear "3, 2, 1" before each phase transition so you're always ready for what's next. Configurable from 3 to 10 seconds. –– Fullscreen landscape mode: Prop your phone on the gym floor and see a giant countdown from across the room. Phase colors change so you know work from rest at a glance. Everything you need: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Work, rest, prepare and cool down phases • Sets with rest between sets • Up to 999 repeats and 999 sets with Pro • 50+ alert sounds including voice commands • Save multiple timers and switch between them • Precise to the second • Background alerts — no need to keep the app open • Clean, minimal interface with no clutter Repeat is used daily by personal trainers, CrossFit coaches, martial arts instructors, yoga teachers and hundreds of thousands of people who just want a timer that works and gets out of the way. -------------- Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-repeat

About

CourtReserve

This platform streamlines court reservations and club management. It simplifies online bookings, payments, and membership tracking, saving time for both organizations and players. The app offers a user-friendly interface for managing operations and booking court time on the go.

Highlights
  • Online court reservations
  • Membership management
  • Payment processing
  • Digital waivers and agreements
  • Event and program registration
  • Door lock integration
Features
Currently charting
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Book your next court in a few taps. CourtReserve is how players at thousands of racquet and paddle sports clubs book courts, sign up for programs, and keep their playing life in one place. BOOK IN A FEW TAPS See what's open, pick your time, done. - Reserve courts under your club's rules and member rates - Register for clinics, lessons, leagues, and events - Grab a spot in open play or a drop-in session - See real availability and get instant confirmation - Pay in the app — no front desk, no phone call EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE - Your upcoming reservations at a glance - Notifications for schedule changes, waitlists, and openings - Play at more than one club? Switch between them easily BUILT FOR RACQUET AND PADDLE SPORTS Tennis. Pickleball. Padel. Platform tennis. Squash. Racquetball. Badminton. Indoor and out, clay and hard court, public facilities and private clubs. RUN A CLUB? Owners, admins, and coaches use the app too — check today's schedule, manage court reservations, and keep an eye on the club from anywhere. We're also rolling out a new way to find places to play near you. It's available in select areas now, with more on the way. Features available to you depend on how your club has set up its account.

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts3 screens
CourtReserve4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer for Workouts at 77% against CourtReserve's 26%. Timer for Workouts also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 334). CourtReserve's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timer for Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CourtReserve asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer for Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 334 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Timer for Workouts's written reviews are positive against 26% of CourtReserve's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, CourtReserve every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Timer for Workouts versus CourtReserve: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsCourtReserve
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better2.8 (334 ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better25.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better334
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank—#117 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdCourtReserve

Customer experience

Timer for Workouts

All ratings1,388 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative20.2%

CourtReserve

All ratings334 ratings
Positive37.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative51.8%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral13.4%
Negative60.9%

User reviews

Timer for Workouts

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

CourtReserve

From 334 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient one-stop app
  • 🚀 Functional app
  • 👍 Great platform for club management
  • 🚀 Continuously improving

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
  • 🐛 Slow performance
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 👎 Poor user experience and UI design

Bugs and requests

Timer for Workouts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

CourtReserve

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues and frequent logouts
  • Calendar and scheduling bugs
  • Waitlist and notification bugs
  • Compatibility issues with new devices
  • Reservation and booking bugs

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add ability to remove credit card info
  • Add ability to remove organizations
  • Improve calendar and scheduling features
  • Add team management functionality
  • Improve notification controls
Show 2 more
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve cross-club search and visibility

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Workout Timers$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Workout Timers3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime timers$19.99
None

CourtReserve

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CourtReserve free?
CourtReserve is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or CourtReserve?
Timer for Workouts is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CourtReserve averages 2.8 from 334 ratings.
Do Timer for Workouts or CourtReserve have ads?
Neither Timer for Workouts nor CourtReserve shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or CourtReserve?
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and CourtReserve every 5 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 24, 2026 and CourtReserve on September 26, 2026.

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