# Gymboss Interval Timer vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is ads: Gymboss Interval Timer at none against Workout Timer's shown. Gymboss Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (797 vs 50). Workout Timer's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 37%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gymboss Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Workout Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gymboss Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gymboss Interval Timer has 797 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Gymboss Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 61% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Workout Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymboss Interval Timer | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448/reviews)** | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **797** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **60.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gymboss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894157662) | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) |

## What reviewers say

### Gymboss Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448)

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various workouts, allowing users to set single or multiple work and rest periods. It offers extensive customization options for alarms, program saving, and display, ensuring a tailored timing experience for any fitness routine.

**Highlights:** Programmable interval timer, Unlimited intervals and rounds, Save and manage unlimited programs, Visual, audible, and vibrate alarms, Music access and dimming, Customizable display and background

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gymboss Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sound and Color Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet effective
- 🚀 Perfect gym partner
- 🚀 Grad App
- 🚀 Great
- 🚀 Simple easy to plan and workout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clear data
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Another buggy update
- 🐛 Landscape / portrait bugs
- 🐛 Sagging under bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Timer no longer beeps when screen is locked or app is in background
- Intervals disappear or get shuffled after updates
- Unable to save new workouts
- All workout sounds have gone
- Crashes when trying to edit intervals

**Requested features**

- Verbal prompts like a countdown "3-2-1 Go!" and "3-2-1 Rest"
- Ability to lock the screen
- Option to see what's coming next
- Workout block of 60/30/30 rather than just high and low
- Ability to start from partway through the sequence


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688)

Design personalized fitness routines with a highly customizable interval timer. Track your progress, play your own music, and receive spoken exercise prompts. Integrates with Apple Health for detailed workout data.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Create custom workout routines, Play background music, Text-to-speech exercise prompts, Save and reuse workouts, Time Under Tension (TUT) tempos, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premimum Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Detailed and informative
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like voice prompts
- 🚀 Seamless workout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and editing issues
- 🔒 Unreliable premium features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unauthorized user issues after purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save unlimited workouts
- Improved syncing and backup options
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for workouts
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymboss Interval Timer free?

Gymboss Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gymboss Interval Timer or Workout Timer?

Gymboss Interval Timer is rated higher. Gymboss Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do Gymboss Interval Timer or Workout Timer have ads?

Workout Timer shows ads; Gymboss Interval Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gymboss Interval Timer or Workout Timer?

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gymboss Interval Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Workout Timer on October 12, 2026.

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