# Timer for Workouts vs Pickleheads

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pickleheads at free with in-app purchases against Timer for Workouts's subscription. Pickleheads also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, 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 Pickleheads sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pickleheads holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickleheads has 11K 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 86% of Pickleheads's.

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Pickleheads every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | Pickleheads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-repeat/id481226913/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheads-play-pickleball/id6448714446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 72 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [Dink Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685792209) |

## 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


### Pickleheads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleheads-play-pickleball/id6448714446)

Discover pickleball courts, find games tailored to your skill level, and connect with local players. Organize matches effortlessly, manage sign-ups, and access guides to improve your game.

**Highlights:** Find courts near you, Discover nearby games, Join local pickleball groups, Organize games effortlessly, Manage player lists and waitlists, Access game improvement guides

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pickleheads Plus - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Plus - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pickleheads Pro - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Ultra - Monthly | $74.99 | per month |
| Pickleheads Pro - Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| Pickleheads Ultra - Yearly | $749.99 | per year |
| Round Robin | $5.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to organize Round Robin tournaments
- 🚀 Helpful for finding pickleball courts and sessions while traveling
- 👍 User-friendly interface and great UX
- 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced players alike
- 👍 Effective for coordinating and managing pickleball groups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with adding courts or players to the app
- 🤔 Not enough users in some areas to fully utilize the app

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Unable to add mobile number to account

**Requested features**

- Export Round Robin tournament data to Excel
- Ability to add courts not already in the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Is Pickleheads free?

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

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

Pickleheads is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pickleheads averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

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

Neither Timer for Workouts nor Pickleheads shows ads.

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

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Pickleheads every 9 days. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pickleheads on October 18, 2026.

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