# Gymboss Interval Timer vs Exercise Timer

Gymboss Interval Timer and Exercise Timer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Exercise Timer's written reviews are positive against 37% of Gymboss Interval Timer's. Gymboss Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Gymboss Interval Timer against 4.8 for Exercise Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 797 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Gymboss Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Gymboss Interval Timer ships an update every 5 weeks, Exercise Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gymboss Interval Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymboss-interval-timer/id500887448/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 797 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.7% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gymboss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894157662) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## 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


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gymboss Interval Timer free?

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

### Is Exercise Timer free?

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

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

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Gymboss Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

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

Neither Gymboss Interval Timer nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

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

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

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