Comparison

CNS Tap Test vs Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

CNS Tap Test

This app measures central nervous system (CNS) status using a finger tapping test. Track your performance over time to identify optimal training days or potential fatigue, sickness, or injury.

Highlights
  • Measures central nervous system status
  • Tracks finger tapping speed
  • Establishes baseline performance
  • Identifies CNS fatigue
  • Graphs and saves test results
  • Allows for multiple daily samples
Features
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As featured in the book Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield. As featured in the podcasts: - Harder to Kill Radio 026 - Ameer Rosic Optimal Health Show #58 - Ben Greenfield Fitness #263 CNS Tap Test is an adaptation of the Finger Tap Test (FTT) or Finger Oscillation Test (FOT) which is used to measure the status of the central nervous system (CNS), and is one of the most commonly used tests in neuropsychology, because of its simplicity and reliability, and because it generates relevant data about fine motor control, which is based on motor speed as well as kinesthetic and visual-motor ability. The application should be used on a regular basis to determine an athlete’s baseline. If the CNS Tap Test result is elevated it is suitable for a maximum effort or a heavy lifting day. If the CNS Tap Test result is lower than average it may indicate CNS fatigue and impending sickness, injury or over-training. Both hands should be tested on a regular basis in a consistent environment, typically every morning on waking. The procedure for testing is: - Rest hand palm down on the heel of the hand on a flat surface - Tapping is done with the index (pointing finger), and all other fingers remain on the flat surface - The timer starts with the first tap - When the timer expires no further taps will be accepted - The result can either be saved or discarded. Multiple samples can be saved per day. The resulting data can be graphed, emailed or managed from within CNS Tap Test. Using Swift Charts for improved accessibility and legibility.

About

Workout Timer

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

Highlights
  • Workout announcements
  • Motivational quotes
  • Personal timer presets
  • Intuitive interface
  • Customizable icons and names
  • Background operation
Features
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It's time to smash! Workout Timer - Pro Way is your best choice to make your workout more powerful and interesting. You will have the opportunity to use all the exclusive features that you have not seen before. It is much more than a stopwatch or countdown clock. • Workout Announcement. It will make your workout exclusive. • Motivational Quotes. You will always be in beast mode. Most of the inspirational quotes are right here. • Personal Timer Presets. Let's use the easiest way to start your favourite workout. • Great intuitive interface. After setting this timer, you need to press one button to start the workout with the default settings. • Customize the icons and names of your presets. • Work in background mode. Use Workout Timer - Pro Way for your workout training and other activities: CrossFit, boxing, mma, cardio exercises, WOD, TRX, cardio exercises, stretching, spinning, calisthenics, tabata, boot camp circuit workout training, or any other high intensity interval training. The choice of Pro. Let's get back to work. If you have any questions or suggestions, simply tap "Contact us" and tell us! We'll try to include your idea in our next update. This app includes an auto-renewable subscription (Premium Subscription): Premium Subscription provides all exclusive features. And you get the full access to the app. Premium Subscription beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable weekly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11tW1N-wNXJjI-eS8lDgvGMVFEt4e_PCbuv8vwISp_xI/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14e2kIks19Yfvhn6oIzpVYI3iE_d8e79bxV313FQQaMI/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

CNS Tap Test4 screens
Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Workout Timer at Free against CNS Tap Test's $1.99. Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 69%). CNS Tap Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Workout Timer is free to download; CNS Tap Test costs $1.99 up front. Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CNS Tap Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CNS Tap Test holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CNS Tap Test has 277 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of CNS Tap Test's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CNS Tap Test ships an update every 3 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
CNS Tap Test versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCNS Tap TestWorkout Timer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (277 ratings) — better4.3 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings277 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmudge.io PTY LTDOleksandr Bilyk

Customer experience

CNS Tap Test

All ratings277 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative21.9%

Workout Timer

All ratings43 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

CNS Tap Test

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot port data when switching iPhones

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add time of day to graphs
  • Set parameters on graph
  • Integrate data from sleep/step trackers
  • Sync with calendar
  • Option for 'best out of 3'
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  • Daily average option
  • Record more than 1 test per day
  • Allow unlimited tests per day
  • Include time (of day) in data export
  • Put date in ISO standard: yyyy-mm-dd
  • Reminders

Workout Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CNS Tap Test

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Workout Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Workout Timer3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Premium$0.997 Days
  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$5.493 Months
  • Premium$7.997 Days
  • Premium Workout Timer3 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Premium Boxing Timer7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Workout Timer7 Days trial$18.991 Year

Questions

Is CNS Tap Test free?
CNS Tap Test costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CNS Tap Test or Workout Timer?
CNS Tap Test is rated higher. CNS Tap Test averages 4.6 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.
Do CNS Tap Test or Workout Timer have ads?
Neither CNS Tap Test nor Workout Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CNS Tap Test or Workout Timer?
CNS Tap Test ships an update every 3 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, CNS Tap Test was updated on September 30, 2026 and Workout Timer on June 5, 2026.

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