Comparison

WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer vs Gym

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

Head to head
About

WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer

This interval timer app is designed to enhance your fitness routines, including Tabata, HIIT, and strength training. It allows you to create personalized workouts, track your progress, and stay motivated. Perfect for home workouts and all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Dedicated Tabata and HIIT modes
  • Workout planner and saver
  • Exercise progress tracker
  • Suitable for home workouts
  • Workout log
Features
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WorkoutPulse: Your Heartbeat of Fitness Elevate your fitness journey with WorkoutPulse, the free interval timer designed to supercharge your workouts. Whether you're into Tabata, HIIT, or strength training, our simple yet powerful workout timer is your perfect exercise companion. ## Key Features: 1. **Versatile Interval Timer**: Customizable for Tabata workouts, HIIT sessions, and circuit training 2. **Simple Tabata Mode**: Master the art of 20-second work, 10-second rest with our easy-to-use Tabata timer 3. **HIIT Timer**: Boost your cardio and accelerate weight loss with our free HIIT timer 4. **Workout Planner**: Create and save personalized exercise routines 5. **Exercise Tracker**: Monitor your progress and stay motivated 6. **Home Workout Ready**: Perfect for bodyweight exercises and living room fitness sessions WorkoutPulse is your ultimate free timer for workouts, helping you stay on track and motivated. Whether you're aiming to burn fat, build muscle, or improve overall fitness, our workout log feature empowers you to set, track, and achieve your goals. From beginners to fitness enthusiasts, WorkoutPulse adapts to your level. Start with simple home workouts and progress to intense Tabata or HIIT routines as you grow stronger. Our interval timer is perfect for quick Tabata bursts or extended training sessions, fitting seamlessly into your schedule. Download WorkoutPulse today and experience the power of a smart, intuitive workout timer on your device. It's time to pulse up your fitness game – your journey to a healthier, stronger you starts with our free interval timer app! #SimpleTabata #IntervalTimer #FreeHIITTimer #WorkoutTimer #TabataWorkout #HomeExercise

About

Gym

This interval timer is designed for athletes who want a simple, private workout experience that doesn't interrupt their music. It features a minimalist interface and runs seamlessly in the background.

Highlights
  • Completely free with no ads or subscriptions
  • Open source with community contributions
  • Minimalist and distraction-free interface
  • Seamless background operation with music apps
  • Intervals set in seconds
Features
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## **Description** Elevate your workout without the interruptions. **Gym-timer** is a lightweight, high-performance interval timer designed for athletes who value simplicity, privacy, and their own soundtrack. ### **The Music-First Timer** Most gym timers hijack your audio. Ours doesn’t. Whether you’re blasting metal or a podcast, **Gym-timer** runs seamlessly in the background, ensuring your music never stops while you train. ### **Key Features** * **Completely Free:** No subscriptions, no locked features, and absolutely **no ads**. * **Open Source:** Built with transparency in mind. Check out our code and contribute on [GitHub](https://github.com/Gary0302/Gym-timer). * **Minimalist Interface:** Set your intervals in seconds and get to work. No cluttered menus or unnecessary distractions. * **Music Friendly:** Keeps your workout rhythm going by working alongside your favorite music apps. ### **Why Open Source?** We believe fitness tools should be accessible to everyone. By keeping **Gym-timer** open source, we ensure the app remains community-driven, secure, and free forever.

Screenshots

WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer4 screens
Gym3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer at 16.2 against Gym's 18.2. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer against 5.0 for Gym. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer versus Gym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutPulse | Tabata TimerGym
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeon GrimmeisenFu-Chun Yang

Customer experience

WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gym

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Gym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer free?
WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym free?
Gym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer or Gym?
WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer and Gym are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer or Gym have ads?
Neither WorkoutPulse | Tabata Timer nor Gym shows ads.

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