# Gym Timer ™ vs You

The clearest difference is ads: You at none against Gym Timer ™'s shown. You also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Gym Timer ™'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Timer ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and You sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gym Timer ™ against 4.9 for You. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 50 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, You every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Timer ™ | You |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932/reviews)** | [4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-daily-affirmations/id6502553952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Aya Labs B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505783699) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Timer ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932)

This app provides customizable timers for your workouts, including preparation, exercise, and rest periods. It offers audio cues and a set counter to keep you on track, allowing you to focus on your fitness goals without constantly checking the clock.

**Highlights:** Customizable Prepare, Start, and Rest timers, Set counter for tracking progress, Audio alerts for timer transitions, User-friendly interface, Background timer functionality (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gym & Fitness Interval Timer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gym & Fitness Interval Timer | $3.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer Pro | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Fitness Timer Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Gym Timer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### You

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/you-daily-affirmations/id6502553952)

This app helps rewire negative thought patterns and build self-esteem through daily affirmations. It offers a wide collection of intentions, customizable widgets, and reminders to keep you motivated and focused on your goals.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of affirmations, Daily motivation notifications, Customizable widgets, Social sharing, Positive thought rewiring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| You Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| You Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Timer ™ free?

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

### Is You free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gym Timer ™ or You?

Gym Timer ™ is rated higher. Gym Timer ™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while You averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do Gym Timer ™ or You have ads?

Gym Timer ™ shows ads; You does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Timer ™ or You?

Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and You every 6 days. Most recently, Gym Timer ™ was updated on November 3, 2026 and You on October 30, 2026.

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