Comparison

Gym Timer ™ vs Cadence Coach

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

Cadence Coach

This app acts as a running metronome to help you achieve and maintain your ideal step rate. It offers guided interval training and heart rate monitoring, with advanced features available on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Precise running metronome
  • Tap tempo for current rhythm
  • Guided interval training
  • Customizable workout intervals
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Haptic cadence coaching
Features
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Cadence Coach is a precise running metronome with a private, on-device AI coach that helps you find and hold the perfect step rate. Whether you are chasing a 180 spm target, easing back into running after injury, or just want a steadier rhythm, Cadence Coach keeps you on beat. AI COACH (Premium) • Short, spoken coaching cues while you run — cadence, effort and rhythm • Rehab-aware guidance: stage-based tips through your protocol, never a diagnosis • Runs entirely on your iPhone with Apple Intelligence — private, offline, no account • Works on every iPhone: devices without Apple Intelligence get the same coaching with fixed phrasing FIND YOUR CADENCE • Precise metronome from a slow walk to a full sprint • Tap Tempo to match your current rhythm instantly • Pace presets for Walk, Jog, Slow Run, Fast Run and Sprint GUIDED INTERVAL TRAINING • Preset workouts for runners and rehabilitation • Build, save and reuse your own custom intervals • Each segment sets its own cadence and duration automatically TRAIN BY HEART RATE • Connect any Bluetooth heart rate sensor — Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, COOSPO, Magene and more • See live heart rate while you run • Heart-rate zone coaching with live voice feedback (Premium) APPLE WATCH (Premium) • Live cadence and heart rate on your wrist • Saved workouts: every run is stored in Apple Health with a summary — duration, average cadence, time on target and heart rate • Complication and Smart Stack: start at your last cadence straight from the watch face • Haptic cadence coaching: a gentle tap when you drift from your target pace • Leave your phone behind SYNC YOUR RUNS • Upload finished workouts to Strava automatically • Every workout is saved to Apple Health MORE • Live Activity on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Home Screen widget: start at your last cadence with one tap • Motion analysis with live cadence, symmetry and running form metrics (Premium) • Accent beats every 2nd or 4th step • Silent haptic metronome • Clean, distraction-free design — no ads, no account PREMIUM Unlock the AI coach, Apple Watch app, any Bluetooth heart rate sensor, motion analysis, all preset workouts, unlimited saved intervals and haptic feedback with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.

Screenshots

Gym Timer ™3 screens
Cadence Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gym Timer ™ at 100% against Cadence Coach's 0%. Gym Timer ™ also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Cadence Coach's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cadence Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cadence Coach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Timer ™ has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Gym Timer ™'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Cadence Coach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, Cadence Coach every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gym Timer ™ versus Cadence Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Timer ™Cadence Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (28 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndy SutantoRonny Eliassen

Customer experience

Gym Timer ™

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

Cadence Coach

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
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
1 purchases

Cadence Coach

One-time1
  • Cadence Coach Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Gym Timer ™ free?
Gym Timer ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence Coach free?
Cadence Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gym Timer ™ or Cadence Coach?
Cadence Coach is rated higher. Gym Timer ™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Cadence Coach averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gym Timer ™ or Cadence Coach have ads?
Gym Timer ™ shows ads; Cadence Coach does not.
Which is updated more often, Gym Timer ™ or Cadence Coach?
Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cadence Coach every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gym Timer ™ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Cadence Coach on October 12, 2026.

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