Comparison

KBMH vs Timer for Workouts

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

Head to head
About

KBMH

Achieve full-body fitness at home with guided kettlebell workouts. Access over 200 follow-along routines, structured programs for various goals, and expert tips, all requiring just one kettlebell.

Highlights
  • 200+ kettlebell workouts
  • Video demonstrations
  • Structured training programs
  • Smart timers with voice cues
  • Beginner-friendly options
  • Exercise library with form tips
Features
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Transform Your Body with One Kettlebell — No Gym Needed Looking for fast, effective, full-body workouts from home? KBMH – Kettlebell Workouts delivers 200+ follow-along workouts, smart timers, and structured programs—all with just one kettlebell. Train at Home with Zero Fuss • No gym. No machines. • Just a kettlebell, a small space, and a plan that works. Workouts for Every Level & Goal • 3–6 day/week programs for fat loss, muscle building, and conditioning • Beginner-friendly 8-week plan to master the basics • Dynamic weekly plan for advanced athletes • New workouts added regularly! What You’ll Get • 200+ kettlebell workouts with video demos • Smart timers and voice cues • Warm-up + strength + finisher formats • Exercise library with expert form tips • Minimalist routines designed for real life How It Works 1. Choose a goal: strength, fat burn, endurance 2. Pick a plan (or a free daily workout) 3. Follow along with integrated timer and exercise videos—no thinking, just moving Why It Works • Efficient, high-impact training in 10–50 mins • Builds strength, burns fat, and boosts cardio • Designed to keep you consistent, not overwhelmed • Works for busy people with just one kettlebell New to Kettlebells? Toggle “Beginner Mode” for simpler workouts and guidance. Ready to Train? Download KBMH and start your kettlebell fitness journey today. Legal Stuff This app complies with Apple’s standard end-user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

About

Timer for Workouts

A straightforward stopwatch designed for various workout routines like Tabata, EMOM, and custom intervals. It offers audio and haptic cues to keep users focused during exercise without needing to check their device.

Highlights
  • Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval modes
  • Adjustable work, rest, and round settings
  • Audio and haptic cues
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Automatic settings saving
Features
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Workout Timer is a no-fuss workout timer built for Tabata, EMOM, and fully custom intervals. Three large buttons. One tap to start. One setting button to customize work time, rest time, and rounds. Audio and haptic cues keep you on track so you never have to look at your phone mid-workout. • Tabata – 20s work / 10s rest × 8 rounds (default, fully adjustable) • EMOM – Every Minute on the Minute with configurable rounds • Custom – Set any work/rest/round combination you need , settings are saved automatically No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a timer that works.

Screenshots

KBMH4 screens
Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer for Workouts at none against KBMH's 23. Timer for Workouts also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). KBMH's advantage is ratings volume (424 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KBMH sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Timer for Workouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Timer for Workouts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KBMH has 424 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of KBMH's written reviews are positive against 100% of Timer for Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KBMH ships an update every 2 weeks, Timer for Workouts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
KBMH versus Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKBMHTimer for Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (424 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings424 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpalmatech ltdYUNFEI XU

Customer experience

KBMH

All ratings424 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral0.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative21.8%

Timer for Workouts

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

KBMH

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App won't load/stuck at percentage
  • App not working
  • Internet security prompts
  • Exercise library not showing content
  • Cannot enlarge exercise pictures
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  • App stops downloading at percentage
  • Screen freezes at startup
  • Promotional offer not honored

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add Apple Health and Fitness connectivity
  • Add smartwatch/tracker integration
  • Improve music playback to avoid disruption
  • Allow input of weight for each individual exercise
  • Provide video examples for complex sessions
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  • Add programs targeting specific muscle groups
  • Allow saving workouts to create a weekly planner
  • Improve clarity for beginner users
  • Offer a free trial without upfront payment commitment
  • Add payment options for users in Russia
  • Continue counting rounds after 9

Timer for Workouts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

KBMH

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Access With Trial7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • All Programs Access (monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Full Access2 variants$29.991 Month
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  • Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Weekly Advanced Program$49.991 Month
  • Monthly With 1 Week Free Trial7 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • Monthly Programming Access$59.991 Month
  • Yearly$89.991 Year
  • All Programs Access (annual)7 Days trial$149.001 Year
  • Weekly Advanced Program$199.001 Year
  • Yearly Full Access With Trial7 Days trial$249.001 Year
  • Full Access, First Year at 50% Off$249.001 Year
  • Annual PRO Access1 Year trial$249.991 Year
  • Yearly Full Access With Trial7 Days trial2 variants$249.991 Year
One-time7
  • Intro To Kettlebell Fitness$39.99
  • Strength & Muscle Builder$59.99
  • Cardio HIIT Fat Burner$59.99
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  • Cardio HIIT Fat Burner 5d/week$99.99
  • Strength & Muscle Builder 3d/w$99.99
  • Intro To Kettlebell 5d/week$99.99
  • Cardio HIIT Fat Burner 3d/week$99.99
None

Timer for Workouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KBMH free?
KBMH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, KBMH or Timer for Workouts?
Timer for Workouts is rated higher. KBMH averages 4.7 out of 5 from 424 ratings, while Timer for Workouts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do KBMH or Timer for Workouts have ads?
Neither KBMH nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KBMH or Timer for Workouts?
KBMH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Timer for Workouts fortnightly. Most recently, KBMH was updated on September 23, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on September 17, 2026.

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