Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Run/Do

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 workout timer helps users manage intervals for various training styles like HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It offers audible alerts, fullscreen landscape mode, and background operation, allowing users to focus on their workout without constant attention to their device.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Support for Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, and circuits
  • Audible countdown and alerts
  • Fullscreen landscape mode
  • Background operation
  • 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

Run/Do

Features
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RunDo — Class Timer for Coaches RunDo helps fitness coaches, personal trainers, and instructors run structured classes with precision. Build custom timers with multiple segments, each with its own duration, color, and audio settings — then let RunDo handle the transitions so you can focus on coaching. Key Features: • Create unlimited class timers with custom segments • Organize classes into color-coded folders • Audio whistles, text-to-speech announcements, and vibration alerts • Auto-transition between segments with countdown warnings • Background music ducking — your Spotify or Apple Music keeps playing • Share timers via QR code, deep link, or file export • Lock screen notifications with live countdown • Dark mode designed for the gym Built for real classes: HIIT, CrossFit, boxing rounds, yoga flows, BJJ drilling, Tabata — whatever your format, RunDo adapts to your structure. Premium (optional): Unlock unlimited classes and folders, cloud sync, and an ad-free experience. Start with a free trial. Stop watching the clock. Start coaching. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://classwhistle-77b8c.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts4 screens
Run/Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timer for Workouts and Run/Do are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Run/Do sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update every 2 months, Run/Do every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Timer for Workouts versus Run/Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsRun/Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS1615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdGiulio Soro

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

Run/Do

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Run/Do

Subscriptions2
  • RunDo Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • RunDo Premium (Annual)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run/Do free?
Run/Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer for Workouts or Run/Do have ads?
Neither Timer for Workouts nor Run/Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Run/Do?
Timer for Workouts ships an update every 2 months, and Run/Do every 6 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on November 12, 2026 and Run/Do on October 31, 2026.

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