# Gym Timer ™ vs Blooming Diary

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Timer ™ | Blooming Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blooming-diary/id6739824590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Nathan Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635687426) |

## 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 |


### Blooming Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blooming-diary/id6739824590)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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