Timer for Workouts vs Slopes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Slopes
Track your skiing and snowboarding performance with detailed stats, find friends on the mountain, and replay your winter adventures. Offers interactive resort maps and trip planning features.
- Smart activity recording (ski, snowboard, etc.)
- Automatic run and lift detection
- Live friend location sharing
- Interactive 2D/3D resort maps
- Trip planning and conditions
- Detailed performance statistics
- Apple Watch integration
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Take your snow days to the next level! Uncover detailed stats (and bragging rights) about your days skiing and snowboarding, ride with friends, log your memories, and replay your winter adventures together. Get the best ski tracking experience on iPhone and Apple Watch! SMART RECORDING Select your activity, and Slopes will figure out everything in the background (even what resort you're at, assuming you have cell reception). You can choose from ski, snowboard, monoski, sitski, telemark, and more. Slopes will automatically detect uphill, lifts, and runs for you all day long. FIND YOUR FRIENDS ON THE MOUNTAIN With live location on the recording screen, you can easily find each other! Location sharing is privacy-focused; you can always turn it on and off. INTERACTIVE RESORT MAPS (Premium)—Available for 2000+ resorts in the US, Canada, the European Alps, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Navigate resorts with ease in 2D or 3D. See which run you or your friends are on and where to go next. Find any trail, lift, the bathroom, and more. On many North American resorts, we now show on-mountain facilities such as bathrooms, food, and, most importantly, ski patrol locations, even in free mode. TRIP PLANNING & CONDITIONS Plan upcoming trips and invite your friends to them to share in the hype. Trips let you keep tabs on resort conditions, who's coming or not, and who else was invited, all in one central place. Before you head up the mountain, check what other riders say about a resort's snow quality. While on the mountain, location sharing will automatically work with everyone on the trip - even the participants not on your friend list in Slopes. DETAILED STATISTICS Uncover a wealth of information about your performance, speed, vertical, run times, and more. Find out how good you are and how you're getting even better, season-over-season. FITNESS + APPLE WATCH See how you're pushing yourself with live heart-rate data, close your activity rings in Apple Health, and with Slopes Premium, you can check vitals and fitness insights for every twist and turn. PRIVACY-FOCUSED Slopes never sells your data, and features are designed with privacy and safety in mind. Accounts are optional, and you can Sign-in with Apple. Questions? Feedback? Use the "Help & Support" section in-app or visit help.getslopes.com. ======================== Slopes free version is ad-free and truly free. You won't waste battery, data, or time on ads. And you get all the core features you expect & love: find your friends, unlimited tracking, key stats & summaries, snow conditions, season & lifetime overviews, and more. Slopes Premium unlocks powerful features and insights into your performance: • Interactive Resort Maps in 2D & 3D. • Live Lift & Trail Status for +50 resorts in North America. • Performance Analytics with real-time stats for every run. • Find out where you hit top speeds and which was your best run. • Fitness Analytics - get insights into your endurance. • Bring the mountains to life with interactive replays in 3D & AR. If you purchase an Annual or Family Pass, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you turn off auto-renew. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://getslopes.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://getslopes.com/terms.html ======================== Note: GPS is required, so Slopes will not work indoors. iPads and iPods will not be able to record with Slopes. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Factors like temperature, battery health, and other apps running in the background will affect battery performance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Slopes at freemium against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Slopes also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 1.4K) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Timer for Workouts's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Timer for Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Slopes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Slopes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slopes has 88K ratings behind it against 1.4K, 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 84% of Slopes's.
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Slopes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timer for Workouts | Slopes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) | 4.9 (88K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | 88K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Applorium Ltd | Breakpoint Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Timer for Workouts
Slopes
User reviews
Timer for Workouts
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Slopes
From 88K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app, easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking and data
- 📊 Detailed stats and metrics
- 🤝 Useful for competing with friends
- 🗺️ Interactive maps and 3D views
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent friend tracking feature
- 🗺️ Limited offline map availability
- 🔢 Confusing subscription options
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
Slopes
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Inconsistent GPS tracking
- Issues syncing data between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to manually edit runs and lifts
- Trail difficulty/grade information
- Automatic pause/resume based on location
- Leaderboards and social features
- Integration with other fitness apps
In-app purchases
Timer for Workouts
- Monthly Workout Timers$2.991 Month
- Yearly Workout Timers3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime timers$19.99
Slopes
- Slopes Premium Week Plan$9.997 Days
- Slopes Premium Unlimited7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Slopes Premium Family Plan$59.991 Year
- Slopes Single Pass$3.99
- 7 Pass Bundle$11.99
- Slopes Trip Pass$17.99
Questions
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