Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Pulse Interval Timer

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

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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

Pulse Interval Timer

This interval timer app helps guide your workouts with customizable exercise and rest periods, and adjustable repetitions. It offers haptic feedback and optional sound alerts to keep you on track during timed activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise and rest intervals
  • Adjustable number of repetitions
  • Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Circular progress ring
  • Standalone Apple Watch functionality
Features
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Pulse is the simplest, most vibrant interval timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Set your exercise duration, rest period, and number of repetitions — then hit Start and let your wrist (or your phone) guide your workout. Key Features: - Configure exercise intervals (5 to 300 seconds) - Set rest periods between intervals (0 to 120 seconds) - Choose the number of repetitions (1 to 50) - Haptic feedback at the start and end of each interval - 3 customizable vibration patterns for start and end signals - Optional sound alerts for exercise segments (start & end) - Circular progress ring that drains as time counts down - Save your preferred default values in Settings - Works on Apple Watch (standalone — no iPhone required) and iPhone/iPad Perfect for: - HIIT & Tabata training - Boxing rounds - Stretching routines - Meditation intervals - Cooking timers - Any timed activity with repetitions No subscriptions. No ads. Just tap, set, and go.

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts3 screens
Pulse Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse Interval Timer at none against Timer for Workouts's 3. Pulse Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Timer for Workouts's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pulse Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, Pulse Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer for Workouts versus Pulse Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsPulse Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdAurelien DELRUE

Customer experience

Timer for Workouts

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

Pulse Interval Timer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

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

Pulse Interval Timer

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
None

Pulse Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse Interval Timer free?
Pulse Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer for Workouts or Pulse Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Timer for Workouts nor Pulse Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Pulse Interval Timer?
Timer for Workouts ships an update monthly, and Pulse Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pulse Interval Timer on September 24, 2026.

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