Comparison

Gym Timer Ultra vs RowerTrain

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

Head to head
About

Gym Timer Ultra

This app provides a customizable interval timer with visual and haptic cues to guide your workouts. It also features a set counter and heart-rate overlay for real-time performance monitoring. Designed for athletes, it offers a clean interface focused on essential data.

Highlights
  • Custom interval timer
  • Set counter
  • Heart-rate overlay
  • Glanceable UI
  • Visual and haptic cues
Features
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• Custom Interval Timer: Effortlessly set up work and rest intervals down to the second. Visual and haptic cues keep you on pace without ever needing your phone. • Set Counter: Log and adjust your number of sets on the fly. Whether you’re busting out supersets or pyramid workouts, GymWatch keeps perfect count. • Heart-Rate Overlay: Monitor your heart rate right on the timer screen. Instantly see if you’re in fat-burn, cardio, or peak zones without flipping through apps. • Clean, Glanceable UI: A minimalist design puts the information you need at a glance—no distractions, just data. Why GymWatch? Designed by athletes, for athletes. GymWatch removes complexity so you can zero in on performance. Whether you’re a seasoned lifter, HIIT junkie, or weekend warrior, GymWatch adapts to your routine, so every session is your best session.

About

RowerTrain

Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth to track real-time performance metrics like power, stroke rate, and distance. Create custom workouts or use pre-set sessions, with options for resistance control and automatic Strava integration.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth rower connection
  • Real-time performance data
  • Customizable structured workouts
  • Resistance control
  • Strava integration
  • Local workout history
Features
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Connect your rowing machine via Bluetooth. Create, customize, and perform structured workouts with real-time tracking. COMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT • Domyos rowers: 900, Woodrower. • FTMS-compatible rowers: Concept2 PM5, Merach, Yosuda, Christopeit, and more. • Bluetooth Heart-Rate sensors. Note for Domyos 500B users: this rower is not compatible with RowerTrain. KEY FEATURES • Real-time data: Power, stroke rate, distance, time, calories, resistance, and HR. • Structured workouts: Use default sessions or create your own custom workouts. • Resistance control: Adjust resistance levels within the app (on compatible machines). • Strava Integration: Automatic upload of your activities to Strava. • Apple Health integration QUICK START Turn on your rower's Bluetooth. Launch RowerTrain and pair your device. Select a workout and start rowing! Export your session to Strava or keep it in your local history. Feedback or technical issues? Reach out at: support [at] rowertrain.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Timer Ultra at none against RowerTrain's 1. Gym Timer Ultra also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RowerTrain's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. RowerTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gym Timer Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gym Timer Ultra ships an update every 8 months, RowerTrain every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Gym Timer Ultra versus RowerTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Timer UltraRowerTrain
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonas LoderhoseAdrian Papusoi

Customer experience

Gym Timer Ultra

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

RowerTrain

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gym Timer Ultra

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

RowerTrain

One-time1
  • RowerTrain - Full Access$6.99

Questions

Is Gym Timer Ultra free?
Gym Timer Ultra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RowerTrain free?
RowerTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Timer Ultra or RowerTrain have ads?
Neither Gym Timer Ultra nor RowerTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gym Timer Ultra or RowerTrain?
Gym Timer Ultra ships an update every 8 months, and RowerTrain every 6 days. Most recently, Gym Timer Ultra was updated on October 14, 2026 and RowerTrain on October 25, 2026.

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