Ninja Course Timer vs AMPED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ninja Course Timer
This application helps time and score participants in ninja obstacle course races. It provides a straightforward way to manage race events and track results.
- Timing races
- Scoring participants
- Obstacle course management
- Race result tracking
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A simple app for timing and scoring ninja obstacle course races.
AMPED
This workout timer is designed for athletes, offering four essential modes without clutter or ads. It provides glanceable displays, audio cues, and seamless music integration. Advanced features like Apple Watch support and workout history are available through an optional upgrade.
- Four workout timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time)
- Large, glanceable display for gym use
- Countdown beeps and haptics
- Music integration, does not interrupt audio
- Apple Watch mirroring and heart rate tracking
- Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
- Workout history with detailed breakdowns
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AMPED is an EASY TO SEE ACROSS THE GYM workout timer built for athletes who care about execution, not clutter. No ads. No subscriptions. No bloated social feeds. Just the four timer modes you actually use and the data you actually need. FOUR MODES. EVERY WOD. • TABATA - Classic work / rest intervals with rounds and sets • EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute, with a Death By option for when you're feeling brave • AMRAP - Count rounds against the clock • FOR TIME - Race the clock, with optional time cap and multi-set chains BUILT FOR THE GYM Large, glanceable timer that stays readable from across the box. Countdown beeps and haptics on the last three seconds of every phase. Your music keeps playing - AMPED mixes with audio, never interrupts it. Screen stays on so you don't have to wake it between rounds. APPLE WATCH + HEART RATE Pair your Watch to mirror the timer on your wrist, stream real-time heart rate back to your phone, and log calories burned. Post-workout, see your full HR curve charted next to your phase timeline. LIVE ACTIVITIES The active timer lives on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - so you can switch to music or training notes without losing the countdown. HISTORY THAT RESPECTS YOUR WORK Every completed workout is saved with duration, rounds, sets, heart rate, calories, and your own notes. Browse by month. Tap in for the full breakdown. ONE PURCHASE. EVER. AMPED is fair software. The WOD timer stays free forever. Upgrade to keep history, heart rate, Apple Watch, and notes. SHARE WHAT YOU EARNED Post a workout summary card straight to Instagram Stories. Built for athletes who want the timer to disappear so the work can take over. AMPED Premium Some features — including Workout History, Heart Rate Insights, Apple Watch support, and Workout Notes — require AMPED Pro. Available as a monthly subscription ($1.99/month after a 7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase ($9.99). Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Privacy-Policy-344651da541680978beaca2dd2b97bf6 Terms of Use: https://skinny-alfalfa-2ab.notion.site/AMPED-Terms-and-Conditions-362651da5416808a8d39fb6b75bc9eca
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ninja Course Timer at none against AMPED's 2. Ninja Course Timer also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). AMPED's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. AMPED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ninja Course Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ninja Course Timer against 5.0 for AMPED. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Ninja Course Timer | AMPED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Big Idea Games Inc. | Mihai Fischer |
Customer experience
Ninja Course Timer
AMPED
In-app purchases
Ninja Course Timer
No in-app purchases
AMPED
- AMPED Premium Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Amped Premium$9.99





