# Ares vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ares at every 10 days against Workout Timer's every 4 months. Ares also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ares sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ares against 5.0 for Workout Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ares has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ares ships an update every 10 days, Workout Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ares | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ares-workout-interval-timer/id6743498963/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-tabata/id6746695447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 240 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krzysztof Orlowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803214419) | [MARCIS PRIEDITIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797521163) |

## What reviewers say

### Ares

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ares-workout-interval-timer/id6743498963)

This interval timer app uses a voice coach to guide you through workouts, so you can focus on your exercises. It offers pre-made routines, custom workout creation, and detailed progress tracking. Compatible with Apple Watch and AirPods Pro for seamless control and heart rate monitoring.

**Highlights:** Voice-guided countdowns and exercise prompts, Pre-made and customizable workout routines, Workout chaining for full sessions, Exercise library with instructions, Apple Watch and AirPods Pro integration, Heart rate and progress tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ares Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Ares Plus | $9.99 | per year |
| Ares Plus Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-interval-tabata/id6746695447)

This fitness companion helps you crush workouts with customizable interval timers for HIIT, EMOM, and Tabata training. Stay focused with audio cues, haptic feedback, and motivational reminders. Train smarter at home or in the gym without distractions.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, EMOM timer, Tabata timer with presets, Everyday stopwatch, Workout reminders, Audio cues, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ares free?

Ares is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ares or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. Ares averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ares or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Ares nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ares or Workout Timer?

Ares ships an update every 10 days, and Workout Timer every 4 months. Most recently, Ares was updated on November 4, 2026 and Workout Timer on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*