# Gym Timer ™ vs Cadence Coach

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Timer ™ | Cadence Coach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-coach/id6748521025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Ronny Eliassen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826049959) |

## 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 |


### Cadence Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadence-coach/id6748521025)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cadence Coach Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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