Comparison

MuscleTrainingTimer vs myTimer

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

myTimer

Features
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Want to train with structure without wasting time setting up every session? myTimer helps you plan, create, and run timers for any workout style in one app. READY-TO-USE TIMER LIBRARY • Explore a library with preselected workouts. • Add templates to your timers and adapt them to your level. • Find strength, cardio, mobility sessions, and more. SMART TIMER CREATION • Describe your workout in a few words and generate a full timer. • Adjust duration, blocks, and intensity in seconds. • Ideal for building new routines without starting from scratch. VISUAL VERTICAL EDITOR • Design sessions with a clear and complete vertical timeline editor. • Customize intervals, rests, repeats, and transitions. • Reorder and refine each block visually before you train. CLEAR WORKOUT EXECUTION • Running timer view with real-time progress. • Change alerts to keep your pace without distractions. • Stay focused on training, not on watching the clock. myTimer helps you train with more consistency, control, and clarity—from quick sessions to full plans. EULA Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy & Support: https://infco.dev/mytimer/support

Screenshots

MuscleTrainingTimer1 screens
myTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MuscleTrainingTimer at 16.0 against myTimer's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and myTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, myTimer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MuscleTrainingTimer versus myTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscleTrainingTimermyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranakaJose Manuel Espinosa Bolivar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MuscleTrainingTimer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

myTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MuscleTrainingTimer free?
MuscleTrainingTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myTimer free?
myTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MuscleTrainingTimer or myTimer have ads?
Neither MuscleTrainingTimer nor myTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MuscleTrainingTimer or myTimer?
MuscleTrainingTimer ships an update every 9 days, and myTimer every 10 days. Most recently, MuscleTrainingTimer was updated on September 14, 2026 and myTimer on September 18, 2026.

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