# Timer for Workouts vs IX NOVA

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Timer for Workouts at 82 against IX NOVA's 3. IX NOVA's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and IX NOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IX NOVA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer for Workouts has 82 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Timer for Workouts ships an update every 8 days, IX NOVA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timer for Workouts | IX NOVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-nova/id6788924203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aral Atpulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546542344) | [Gnomblehi Minhi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788924205) |

## What reviewers say

### Timer for Workouts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-for-workouts-hiit/id6451154499)

This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts, Save and repeat favorite routines, Clear visual and voice cues, Track progress, Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $20.00 | one-time |


### IX NOVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ix-nova/id6788924203)

This AI-powered coach offers personalized guidance for style, nutrition, fitness, skincare, grooming, and confidence. Track your progress with photos and milestones, build daily consistency, and receive tailored recommendations to help you achieve your best self.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized guidance, Meal scanning for calorie and nutrient estimates, Personalized nutrition targets, Outfit discovery and saving, Progress tracking with photos and milestones, Daily consistency and streak building, Fitness, skincare, grooming, style, and confidence advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IX NOVA premium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| IX NOVA premium yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timer for Workouts free?

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

### Is IX NOVA free?

IX NOVA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Timer for Workouts or IX NOVA?

IX NOVA is rated higher. Timer for Workouts averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while IX NOVA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Timer for Workouts or IX NOVA have ads?

Neither Timer for Workouts nor IX NOVA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or IX NOVA?

Timer for Workouts ships an update every 8 days, and IX NOVA weekly. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on October 4, 2026 and IX NOVA on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*