Comparison

Gym Timer ™ vs Blooming Diary

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

Head to head
About

Gym Timer ™

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
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Are you tired of constantly checking the clock while you're at the gym? Gym Timer is designed to make your fitness sessions seamless and efficient, allowing you to focus solely on your fitness goals. How It Works Gym Timer consists of three essential timers to guide you through your gym session: • Prepare Timer: As soon as you hit 'Start,' the Prepare Timer kicks in. Use this time to get into position and mentally prepare for the fitness routine ahead. • Start Timer: After preparation, the Start Timer begins. This is your cue to start your exercise, whether it's lifting weights, doing squats, or any other activity. • Rest Timer: Once the Start Timer ends, the Rest Timer starts automatically. Take this time to catch your breath, hydrate, and get ready for the next set. The Start and Rest Timers will continue to alternate for the number of sets you've chosen. Once all sets are complete, Gym Timer will notify you that your gym session is finished. Features • Customizable Timers: Adjust the duration of the Prepare, Start, and Rest timers to fit your gym routine. • Set Counter: Keep track of the number of sets you've completed and how many are left. • Audio Alerts: Audible cues signal the transition between each timer, so you don't have to keep an eye on the screen. • User-Friendly Interface: The app's clean and intuitive design makes it easy to navigate, even when you're in the middle of a fitness session. Why Choose Gym Timer? • Efficiency: No more fumbling with your phone or gym equipment timers. Gym Timer streamlines your gym session, making it more efficient. • Flexibility: Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Gym Timer is versatile enough to suit any gym routine. • Focus: With timers taking care of the timing, you can concentrate fully on your exercise, form, and technique. Download Gym Timer today and take the first step toward a more organized and effective fitness routine! Gym Timer app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Gym Timer does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR SUBSCRIBED USERS • No Ads • Unlimited number of gym sessions per day • Keep timer active in background. The timer remains active even if you switch to another app or turn off the screen. Terms of Use: https://kociapp.github.io/Gym-Timer/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kociapp.github.io/Gym-Timer/privacy-policy

About

Blooming Diary

A peaceful companion for daily reflections and personal growth. Capture thoughts, moods, and memories with photos and videos. Receive gentle affirmations and motivational quotes to foster self-care and mindfulness.

Highlights
  • Daily reflections and journaling
  • Capture thoughts and moods
  • Enrich entries with photos and videos
  • Gentle affirmations
  • Motivational quotes
  • Personal growth and self-care support
Features
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Blooming Diary is your peaceful companion for daily reflections and personal growth. Write freely in a beautiful, distraction-free space where you can capture your thoughts, moods, and memorable moments. Enrich entries with photos and videos, and revisit them anytime you need inspiration or motivation. Stay uplifted by our gentle affirmations and motivational quotes, designed to brighten your day and strengthen your resolve. Whether you’re setting goals or processing emotions, Blooming Diary offers a supportive environment that encourages self-care, mindfulness, and personal evolution. Experience the joy of blooming into the best version of yourself. Download Blooming Diary and watch your reflections blossom into lifelong growth.

Screenshots

Gym Timer ™3 screens
Blooming Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blooming Diary at none against Gym Timer ™'s 5. Blooming Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown). Gym Timer ™'s advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support 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. Gym Timer ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Blooming Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gym Timer ™ against 5.0 for Blooming Diary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Timer ™ has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gym Timer ™ versus Blooming Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Timer ™Blooming Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SutantoNathan Hayes

Customer experience

Gym Timer ™

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blooming Diary

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Gym Timer ™

Subscriptions4
  • Gym & Fitness Interval Timer$1.997 Days
  • Gym & Fitness Interval Timer$3.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Pro$6.996 Months
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  • Fitness Timer Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Gym Timer Pro$39.99
None

Blooming Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Timer ™ free?
Gym Timer ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blooming Diary free?
Blooming Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gym Timer ™ or Blooming Diary?
Blooming Diary is rated higher. Gym Timer ™ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Blooming Diary averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Gym Timer ™ or Blooming Diary have ads?
Gym Timer ™ shows ads; Blooming Diary does not.

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