Comparison

MuscleTrainingTimer vs Gym Program

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

Head to head
About

MuscleTrainingTimer

Features
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The all-in-one interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuit & strength training — designed by a Physical Therapist. Build multi-exercise routines, keep your own music playing, and stay on pace with 50+ sound cues, Live Activities, and 26 customizable themes. ■ WORKOUT BUILDER - Combine multiple exercises into one routine with rounds and rest between blocks - Ladder workouts like 21-15-9, plus reps-based or time-based intervals - Cooldown periods and per-block notes for weight, distance or target reps - Start instantly with ready-made presets ■ SOUND & MUSIC - 50+ sound effects: per-second ticks, interval signals, countdown & finish cues - Layers over your music — plays on top without stopping Apple Music, Spotify or podcasts - Turn individual sounds on/off; spoken cues announce "Work", "Rest" and more - Background playback with the screen locked, plus haptic feedback ■ CONTROLS - Start, pause, resume, reset - Skip to the next phase or step back to the previous one - Voice commands ("Start", "Pause", "Reset") and Siri Shortcuts ■ MAKE IT YOURS - 26 color themes or build your own palette - Ring or linear layout, solid or glass background, adjustable spacing - Live Activity & Dynamic Island show your phase and time on the Lock Screen ■ ORGANIZE & SHARE - Full-text search, favorites, and sorting by usage, created or updated date - Share routines by QR code or link, and save your own templates - Log sets with weight, reps & notes; auto-sync to Apple Health - Workout reminders on the days and times you choose ■ FREE & PRO Use the core timer for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited menus, multi-block workouts, Live Activities, custom themes, Apple Health sync, voice control, reminders & more — monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime. ----------Designed by a Physical Therapist-------------- This app was developed by a physical therapist. Exercises performed with efficient time management are easier to sustain and more effective. Whether you train at the gym, do CrossFit or yoga, study, or work through rehabilitation, preset values let you start right away. Free sound files from Springin Sound Stock https://www.springin.org/sound-stock/ Free sound files from Sound Effect Labo https://soundeffect-lab.info/ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gym Program

Features
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With Gym Program, you’ll never lose track of your workout progress again. 1) List your workout routines: Add the exercise name, reps, duration, and sets to Gym Program. 2) Start your workout: Keep your device nearby. 3) After finishing a set, tap the app: It helps you keep track of how many sets you've completed. ●Includes a timer for duration-based exercises. ●By creating "scenes" and tagging exercises, you can organize program according to each scene.

Screenshots

MuscleTrainingTimer1 screens
Gym Program4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Program at none against MuscleTrainingTimer's 1. Gym Program also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). MuscleTrainingTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MuscleTrainingTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gym Program asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, Gym Program every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MuscleTrainingTimer versus Gym Program: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscleTrainingTimerGym Program
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranakaTaichi Kasugai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MuscleTrainingTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
None

Gym Program

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MuscleTrainingTimer free?
MuscleTrainingTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Program free?
Gym Program is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MuscleTrainingTimer or Gym Program have ads?
Gym Program shows ads; MuscleTrainingTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, MuscleTrainingTimer or Gym Program?
MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, and Gym Program every 4 days. Most recently, MuscleTrainingTimer was updated on September 14, 2026 and Gym Program on September 8, 2026.

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