Comparison

MS Workouts vs SETimer

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

Head to head
About

MS Workouts

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Since 2017, MS Workouts is the original online strength training platform for those living with MS, Fibromylagia, Parkinson's and similar auto-immune conditions. Terms and Conditions: https://www.msworkouts.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.msworkouts.com/privacy-policy

About

SETimer

Features
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Build routines that run themselves. SETimer is a focused routine timer for workouts, deep work, study, breathing, stretching, meditation, cooking and more. Choose a ready-to-run template or create your own sequence of timed stages and repeat groups. START IN SECONDS โ€ข 34 built-in routines, including HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, Pomodoro, Box Breathing, Meditation and Yoga โ€ข One-tap starts from Home and recently used routines โ€ข Clear previews showing every stage, duration and repeat group BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINE โ€ข Create, edit, duplicate and save custom routines โ€ข Use exact seconds or enter durations in minutes โ€ข Combine stages with single-level repeat groups STAY FOCUSED โ€ข Immersive full-screen sessions in portrait and landscape โ€ข Pause, resume and skip without losing timing accuracy โ€ข Optional offline voice prompts, countdown announcements and background rhythm โ€ข Live Activities, Lock Screen controls and Dynamic Island support โ€ข English and Simplified Chinese SETimer uses absolute time anchors so your routine stays accurate through UI updates, audio prompts and background transitions. No account is required. The free version includes core templates and a limited number of custom routines. SETimer Pro unlocks unlimited custom routines, the full template library, advanced voice options and enhanced system integrations. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://setimer.com/privacy

Screenshots

MS Workouts3 screens
SETimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

MS Workouts and SETimer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MS Workouts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $69.00 per month and SETimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MS Workouts versus SETimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMS WorkoutsSETimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPractical Fitness Online, LLC็Ÿฅๆ˜ถ ่‡ง

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MS Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Digital Monthly Plan$69.001 Month
  • Digital 3-month Plan$176.993 Months
  • Digital Yearly Plan$469.001 Year
3 purchases

SETimer

Subscriptions2
  • SETimer Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SETimer Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • SETimer Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is MS Workouts free?
MS Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SETimer free?
SETimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MS Workouts or SETimer have ads?
Neither MS Workouts nor SETimer shows ads.

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