Comparison

EMOM Timer vs IronBell

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

Head to head
About

EMOM Timer

This app helps you manage EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workouts with pre-set routines or custom creations. It provides clear visual and audio cues for work and rest periods, allowing for focused training without distractions.

Highlights
  • Pre-set EMOM routines
  • Custom workout builder
  • Save favorite workouts
  • Ad-free experience
  • Visual and audio alerts
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Ready to conquer your EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workouts? Whether you're just starting your fitness journey or you're a seasoned CrossFit athlete, our EMOM Timer is designed to keep you focused and pushing your limits. Get Started Fast: Choose from a selection of ready-to-go preset EMOM routines perfect for various fitness levels. Build Your Own: Easily create and customize your own EMOM workouts tailored exactly to your goals and equipment. Save your favorites for quick access. Focus on Your Workout, Not Ads: Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface with absolutely zero advertisements to distract you from your training. Clear Cues: Stay perfectly on track with distinct visual and audio alerts for work and rest periods. (Assuming standard timer features) Get Started for Free. Download the app and create your first custom workout today at no cost! Unlock Unlimited Training with Premium. Perfect For: CrossFit Athletes HIIT Enthusiasts Functional Fitness Training Beginners looking for structured workouts Anyone wanting an effective, ad-free timer! Download EMOM Timer now and transform the way you train! To learn more about the terms of use go to: Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IronBell

This app offers expert-designed kettlebell workout routines and guided rep-by-rep sessions. It features a comprehensive exercise library with video demonstrations and tracks your progress automatically. Customize your training based on your goals and available equipment.

Highlights
  • Expert-built kettlebell routines
  • Guided rep-by-rep sessions
  • 65+ kettlebell exercises with video
  • Progress tracking (volume, sessions, streaks)
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Equipment adaptation (My Bells)
  • Freestyle workout logging
Features
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Serious kettlebell training, made simple. IronBell gives you expert-built routines, guided rep-by-rep sessions, and smart progress tracking — designed 100% around the bell, not adapted from a generic gym app. MASTER EVERY EXERCISE Explore 65+ kettlebell exercises with clear video demonstrations, organized by muscle group and movement pattern. Swings, cleans, snatches, presses, get-ups — learn them all with proper form. EXPERT ROUTINES, READY TO GO Choose from coach-built routines spanning 12 to 51 minutes — strength, fat loss, conditioning, muscle building, and athleticism. Pick your focus, press start, and IronBell handles the rest. GUIDED SESSIONS, REP BY REP Follow along with exercise demos, rep targets, and rest timers. Big, glanceable controls designed for mid-workout use — complete a set with one tap and keep moving. BUILT AROUND YOUR GOAL A quick setup shapes your plan around what you're training for: build strength, burn fat, improve conditioning, move better, build muscle, or develop athleticism. MY BELLS — TRAIN WITH WHAT YOU OWN Tell IronBell which kettlebells you have, and your workouts adapt to your equipment. One bell or a full rack, at home or in the gym — your plan fits your setup, not the other way around. LOG ANY WORKOUT IN SECONDS Not following a routine today? Start a freestyle session and log sets, weight, and reps with lightning-fast controls. Perfect for when you just want to train. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Volume lifted, sessions completed, time trained, streaks, and effort — captured automatically. Watch the numbers climb week after week. BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINES Hand-pick exercises, sets, and reps to create custom routines that match exactly how you train. WHY KETTLEBELL ATHLETES CHOOSE IRONBELL - 100% kettlebell — every exercise, routine, and feature is built for the bell - Complete exercise library with clear video demos - Guided training that feels like a coach, not a spreadsheet - Fast, focused logging for home gym and travel workouts - Clean, dark interface designed for training, not scrolling Whether you're picking up your first kettlebell or chasing a heavier press, IronBell meets you where you are and grows with you. Download IronBell and start swinging today.

Screenshots

EMOM Timer4 screens
IronBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EMOM Timer at none against IronBell's shown. IronBell's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. EMOM Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IronBell sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for EMOM Timer against 4.6 for IronBell. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of EMOM Timer's written reviews are positive against 83% of IronBell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMOM Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, IronBell every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMOM Timer versus IronBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMOM TimerIronBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (25 ratings)4.6 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2558 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiklos PavelAzen Labs LLC

Customer experience

EMOM Timer

All ratings25 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

IronBell

All ratings58 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EMOM Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

IronBell

Subscriptions4
  • Ironbell Pro$4.991 Month
  • Ironbell Pro$7.991 Month
  • Ironbell Pro (Annual)$34.991 Year
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  • Ironbell Pro (Annual)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is EMOM Timer free?
EMOM Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IronBell free?
IronBell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMOM Timer or IronBell?
EMOM Timer and IronBell are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 58 ratings respectively.
Do EMOM Timer or IronBell have ads?
IronBell shows ads; EMOM Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, EMOM Timer or IronBell?
EMOM Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and IronBell every 2 weeks. Most recently, EMOM Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and IronBell on October 15, 2026.

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