4Time vs Mario's Mentality
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
4Time
This app provides a suite of versatile timers designed for XF and XF-style workouts. It includes features like rep counting, round-by-round result tracking, and a programmable Tabata timer. Additionally, it offers remote control functionality with a second iOS device and music library integration.
- Standard timer
- Countdown timer
- Interval timer
- Lap timer
- Programmable Tabata timer
- Remote control with second iOS device
- Rep counting by screen tap
- Workout results tracking
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Simple and reliable timers to use with your XF or XF style workouts. 4Time contains a standard timer, countdown timer, interval timer, lap timer, and even a fully programmable tabata timer. ◦ 4Time is the only timer in the App Store that allows you to use your second iOS device as a remote control! (in-app purchase required; both devices must be running same version of iOS). ◦ All timers allow you to tap the screen to add reps (except the lap timer, which allows you to add laps), helping you or a friend to keep count while you're working out. ◦ After you complete your workout, you're automatically shown your results (if available) displaying your completed reps for each round. This makes it easy to track your workout round by round and record this data to your personal log/journal easily. ◦ Tabata Timer: Allows you to set work, rest between intervals, rest between tabatas, number of rounds, and number of tabatas -- as well as a custom name for each tabata. Everything you need! ◦ 4Time also give you access to your device's music library so you can listen to that power song to push you the extra mile! ◦ Like to be original? 4Time offers several different timer sounds for you to choose one (requires in app purchase). **************************************************** If you encounter any problems with 4Time please email us directly (supportdreamworkshop@me.com) as opposed to leaving a negative review. Be sure our responses are not being automatically placed into your "Junk" mailbox. It is difficult for us to help you when we cannot communicate back to you. We also request that you "report a problem" in the App Store. This will help us determine the cause of the problem. It also helps us and other users when we receive emails from you. Thank you : ) ****************************************************
Mario's Mentality
Achieve your fitness goals with personalized workout and meal plans. Track your progress, log nutrition, and connect with your coach through instant messaging and video calls. Integrates with health kits for comprehensive insights.
- Personalized workout plans
- Customized meal plans
- Nutrition and hydration tracking
- Progress analytics
- 1-on-1 chat with coach
- Wearable integration
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Kick-start your fitness journey with Mario's Mentality. Together with Mario Santaella, you'll have the best combination of nutrition & exercises available on a single app. With Mario's Mentality, you can begin your fitness journey in no time. Get a fully personalized workout and meal plan tailored to your fitness goals. Progress tracking gets easier when you log your daily workout, record meals, update your check-ins and connect your fitness band & health kit, and get real-time updates via advanced analytical tools. Everything that contributes to your fitness goals gets captured in one place. To top it all, use the inbuilt 1-1 chat feature to have all your queries addressed on the go. You deserve to be the best. That’s why Mario's Mentality have packed so many features in a single app to help you achieve your fitness goals. Start your journey today! Features that will help you achieve your fitness goals include: * Personalized Workout Plan: Get a fully personalized fitness plan tailored to your goals, whether it is to gain weight, lose weight, gain muscles, or simply wish to work on your general fitness. * Nutrition, Hydration & Habits: Access meal plans assigned by your coach and log your food intake to keep a close track of your calorie intake and macros. You can also track your hydration, steps and calories burnt on the app. * Instant messaging & video calls - Message your coach in real-time and schedule video sessions directly from the app. Stay connected with your coach to improve compliance and get better results. * Check-ins: Gain complete insight into your overall performance with easy check-ins and real-time updates. * Progress: Stay on top of your progress with powerful analytics. * Wearable integration: Get the bigger picture of your progress by connecting your fitness band & health kit thereby enabling real-time updates. Note regarding Apple Health: The app integrates with Apple Health to show your daily activity - distance, steps, active energy, and flights to help you better achieve your goals. App also uses Apple Health to track energy burned and heart rate during a workout session, if an Apple Watch is used. Workout metrics are shared with the coach to better design your workout schedule. DISCLAIMER: Users should seek a doctor’s advice before using this app and making any medical decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mario's Mentality at Free against 4Time's $0.99. Mario's Mentality also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). 4Time's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Mario's Mentality is free to download; 4Time costs $0.99 up front. 4Time sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Mario's Mentality asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mario's Mentality holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4Time has 49 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of 4Time's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mario's Mentality's.
4Time ships an update every 3 months, Mario's Mentality every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 4Time | Mario's Mentality |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (49 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MettaBot, LLC | Mario Santaella |
Customer experience
4Time
Mario's Mentality
In-app purchases
4Time
- Remote Control$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 1$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 2$0.99
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- Premium Timer Sound 3$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound 4$0.99
- Premium Timer 5$0.99
- Premium Timer Sound Pack$1.99
Mario's Mentality
No in-app purchases









