Comparison

DFTimer vs HyRhythm

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

Head to head
About

DFTimer

Features
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A mobile app designed for functional training sessions. It offers customizable work/rest cycles, countdown timers, and audio cues to guide your workouts. The app is optimized for tablets and phones, supports English and Hungarian, and continuously expands with new features.

About

HyRhythm

This app helps you plan and track HYROX-specific workouts on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Analyze performance with detailed heart rate data and segment timings. It's designed to pinpoint areas for improvement in your HYROX training.

Highlights
  • Build custom HYROX workouts
  • Track live sessions on Apple Watch
  • Heart rate and zone monitoring
  • Detailed post-session reports
  • Supports various workout formats
Features
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HyRhythm is the ultimate workout tracker designed for HYROX training. Plan your workouts on iPhone, track them on Apple Watch, and review your performance with detailed heart rate and zone analysis. Key Features • Build daily HYROX workouts (Run, SkiErg, Row, Sled, Burpee, Wall Ball and more) • Track live sessions on Apple Watch with current & next workout view • Heart rate & zone monitoring to optimize training intensity • Post-session reports with heart rate zones & time by segment • Supports AMRAP, EMOM, For Time, and Interval workouts (auto-detection coming soon) Why HyRhythm? Unlike generic running or cycling apps, HyRhythm is built for the unique HYROX format — helping you identify where your pace drops and how you compare to competition averages. Free in 2025 Enjoy all features free throughout 2025. Subscription plans will be available from 2026.

Screenshots

DFTimer3 screens
HyRhythm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DFTimer at none against HyRhythm's shown. DFTimer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DFTimer ships an update fortnightly, HyRhythm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DFTimer versus HyRhythm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDFTimerHyRhythm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTamás MátraiQ Commerce Lab

In-app purchases

None

DFTimer

No in-app purchases

None

HyRhythm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DFTimer free?
DFTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HyRhythm free?
HyRhythm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DFTimer or HyRhythm have ads?
HyRhythm shows ads; DFTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, DFTimer or HyRhythm?
DFTimer ships an update fortnightly, and HyRhythm every 2 weeks. Most recently, DFTimer was updated on October 3, 2026 and HyRhythm on October 16, 2026.

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