Comparison

The Timer vs Gym Buddy

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

Head to head
About

The Timer

Features
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The Timer offers you to plan your interval workouts. You can simply set warmup, rounds, breaks and cooldown.

About

Gym Buddy

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UNLEASH YOUR INNER ATHLETE WITH YOUR WORKOUT BUDDY! Are you training for HYROX? Crushing HIIT sessions? Or just looking for a better way to track your progress? Workout Buddy is the only functional fitness timer that turns your sweat into rewards. Level up your pets as you level up your fitness! THE ULTIMATE FUNCTIONAL TIMER Built for athletes who need precision. Whether you are doing a HYROX simulation, a brutal EMOM, or a quick Tabata, our timers are designed to keep you on track. HYROX Focused: Specifically designed intervals for functional fitness. EMOM, AMRAP & Tabata: Pre-set modes for the most popular training styles. Custom Routines: Create and save your own work/rest phases. Voice Announcements: Hear your next phase so you never have to look at the screen. Motivational Phrases: Stay pushed to the limit with built-in encouragement. GAMIFY YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY Why train alone when you can have a digital companion? Evolve Your Pets: Earn XP for every workout completed. Watch your Racoon, Rabbit, or Phoenix grow from a baby to an ultimate master! Earn Coins: Complete sessions to earn currency for the Shop. Unlock Rare Pets: Collect legendary companions like the Red Dragon or the Phoenix. Double Rewards: Upgrade to Premium to accelerate your pet’s growth. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Stop guessing and start progressing. Our built-in Workout Log keeps a detailed history of every drop of sweat. Detailed Logs: See exactly when and what you trained. History & Analytics: Monitor your consistency over time. Export Data: Keep your workout data safe and portable. CORE FEATURES: Keep Screen On: Never lose your place mid-set. Clean & Modern UI: Focus on your workout, not the app. Localized: Available in English, Italian, and Spanish. Works Offline: Train in the gym, the park, or your garage. Whether you're a CrossFitter, a HYROX competitor, or a home workout enthusiast, Workout Buddy is the companion you’ve been waiting for. Free Features - Save 1 timer - Choose between default Timer preset per phase - No export and import - No workouts log Premium Features (available with in-app purchase) - Save unlimited workouts timer - Customize your timer for each phase - Export and import workouts - See workout logs - Gain double xp - Gain double coins Terms of Use (EULA): https://salvatorecastellitti.github.io/workoutbuddy/termOfService.html Privacy Policy: https://salvatorecastellitti.github.io/workoutbuddy/privacy.html

Screenshots

The Timer4 screens
Gym Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Timer at none against Gym Buddy's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gym Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. The Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
The Timer versus Gym Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe TimerGym Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan VlcekSalvatore Castellitti

In-app purchases

None

The Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Workout Buddy Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Morsio Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is The Timer free?
The Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Buddy free?
Gym Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Timer or Gym Buddy have ads?
Neither The Timer nor Gym Buddy shows ads.

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