Comparison

Timebirds vs Compass

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

Head to head
About

Timebirds

Control and customize your Timebirds timers with this app. Save favorite settings, sync multiple timers, and receive over-the-air updates for the latest features. Future integration with third-party apps is planned.

Highlights
  • Control Timebirds products
  • Customize settings
  • Save favorite workout settings
  • Sync multiple timers
  • Independent timer operation
  • Over-the-air updates
Features
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Pair your Timebirds products to your device and connects to Timebirds's new ecosystem which provides a number of benefits: (1) The flexibility to control your Timebirds unit with either the Timerbirds app or the user-friendly Timebirds remote. (2) Customize multiple settings to tailor your unit to your specific needs. (3) Save and easily recall your favorite workout settings. (4) Synch multiple timers to start and run at the same time. (5) Make a remote control linked specifically to one timer, enabling independent operation of each timer even when they are in the same space. Receive over-the-air updates to keep your timer up to date with the latest functionality and innovations. (6) Connect your unit to third-party apps (coming soon). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timebirds.com/policies/privacy-policy

About

Compass

Features
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Log your lifts in seconds. Bring your workouts into ChatGPT or Claude. Compass is a private gym workout tracker with fast set logging, reusable routines and optional AI assistant connections. YOUR WORKOUTS, IN YOUR AI ASSISTANT • Connect ChatGPT or Claude to your synced Compass data using MCP (Model Context Protocol) • Ask “What did I lift last session?” without copying sets into a chat • With Pro, ask for training summaries or how a lift has progressed • Create and edit workout templates, or save technique cues in exercise notes, after approving each type of access • Assistants cannot change logged workouts. Workout, template and set notes stay private • Open Settings → AI Assistants for setup. A separate assistant account with connector access is required; availability depends on your provider and plan • Uses cloud-synced data; workouts stored only on your device are unavailable. Eligible Free cloud accounts can read the last 30 days of history WHAT YOU CAN DO • Quickly log sets, reps, weight, warm-ups and supersets • Reuse templates for Push / Pull / Legs or your own routine • Set progression increments for each exercise • See 1RM trends, volume and personal records with Pro TRAINING PROGRAMS • Browse built-in 5/3/1-, nSuns- and GZCLP-style multi-week plans • Coach Mode matches a program to your goal, experience and training time • Browsing is free; running a plan week to week requires Gym Tracker Pro DESIGNED FOR LIFTERS • Plate calculator in kg and lb, plus warm-up ramps • Rest timers and notifications between sets • Timed holds count down to your target and buzz when you reach it • Left/right sets, warm-up flags, set notes and optional RIR logging • Strength standards, 1RM and RPE-load calculators • Flag muscle groups to avoid and get exercise warnings and swaps • Log cardio distance and duration alongside your lifts • Search workout history and review session summaries; Pro unlocks full history and CSV export APPLE WATCH READY • Live workout glance and rest timer on your wrist • Save workouts to Apple Health and Activity rings • Keep logging on your phone when your watch is out of reach PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • Sign in with Apple, Google or passwordless email • Log workouts offline and sync when your account has cloud access • Assistant connections are optional and need your approval • In-app account deletion and privacy policy GYM TRACKER PRO Compass is free to use. Gym Tracker Pro is an optional upgrade that unlocks unlimited templates, your full workout history, advanced trends, multi-week training programs, and advanced set tracking. Auto-renewable subscriptions: • Monthly Pro — 1 month, with a 7-day free trial • Yearly Pro — 1 year, with a 7-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends and renews automatically each period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Current prices are shown on the in-app paywall before you confirm; prices may vary by region. No ads. No social graph. Just your training, every session. Privacy Policy: https://ojdgymtracker.netlify.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Timebirds4 screens
Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass at every 4 days against Timebirds's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Timebirds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timebirds ships an update every 3 weeks, Compass every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Timebirds versus Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimebirdsCompass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimebirds Australia Pty LtdOscar Juris Dowd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Timebirds

Subscriptions1
  • Timebirds Pro7 Days trial$6.991 Month
3 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Timebirds free?
Timebirds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timebirds or Compass have ads?
Neither Timebirds nor Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timebirds or Compass?
Timebirds ships an update every 3 weeks, and Compass every 4 days. Most recently, Timebirds was updated on November 4, 2026 and Compass on November 9, 2026.

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