Comparison

ProWorkout vs Aika

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

Head to head
About

ProWorkout

Features
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Real workouts mix timed intervals with rep-based exercises. Most timer apps can't handle that. ProWorkout does β€” with structured sections, repeating sets, and a background timer that tells you exactly when to move, no matter what app you're in. BUILD REAL WORKOUTS β€’ Mix timed and rep-based exercises in one routine β€’ Add warm-up, main workout, and cool-down sections β€’ Group exercises into sets with their own repeat counts β€’ Reorder exercises and sets in the builder SWITCH APPS, KEEP MOVING β€’ Watch Netflix, listen to Spotify, browse anything β€” the timer runs in the background β€’ Notifications and audio cues fire exactly when your next exercise starts β€’ Clear sounds for work, rest, and workout completion SHARE THE FULL ROUTINE β€’ Send a link β€” recipients tap it and the full workout imports instantly β€’ Perfect for coaches, training partners, and clients BUILT FOR EVERY STYLE OF TRAINING β€’ HIIT 40/20, Tabata 20/10, EMOM, AMRAP β€’ Circuits, supersets, and CrossFit-style WODs β€’ 5Γ—5 and other strength sessions β€’ Bodyweight routines, mobility flows, yoga, and stretching Download free. Try the demo workout in under 60 seconds β€” no signup needed.

About

Aika

Features
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Aika is a clean workout and interval timer designed for fast setup, clear timing, and focused training. Use it for HIIT, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, circuits, boxing rounds, MMA, mobility work, stretching, home workouts, and gym sessions. Start from built-in timers, adjust them to match your workout, build custom multi-block sessions, save your favorites, and train with a large, easy-to-read timer. Features: * Built-in workout timers for EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, boxing rounds, countdown, and count up * Dedicated Rest Timer for tracking recovery between sets * Edit timer names, rounds, work, rest, and duration values * Build custom workouts from AMRAP, EMOM, interval, combat sports, work, and rest blocks * Reorder, duplicate, edit, and save workout blocks * Save favorites and custom workouts for quick reuse * Quick launch list with recently used workouts * Large, clear timer readout for at-a-glance use * Next-up display for upcoming timer phases * Sound cues for phase changes and session completion, including a 10-second warning for combat sports rounds * Voice cues in English and Finnish, independently of the app language, with Leo available for free * Preview every voice in settings before choosing, including Pro voices * Hear timer cues in the background and with your screen locked when sounds are enabled * Undo set completions and skipped rests in Rest Timer, including the final set from the results screen * Swipe to finish For Time workouts without round tracking; see your finish time and save it to the workout log * Countdown and count-up modes * Portrait and landscape support * Timer preferences including warm-up, final rest, precision, sound, and orientation * Full-screen clock mode with 12h or 24h display * Track rounds and round times in AMRAP and For Time workouts * Workout history with results and round details stored on your device * Add notes to completed or stopped workouts * Give workout log entries custom names * Replay previous workouts from your log * Quick Edit remembers your most recently used settings for each timer * English, Finnish, Swedish, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, and Italian language support Aika Pro unlocks Workout Builder, favorites, and custom time controls. Pro also adds the Maya and Nora voices, plus round numbers and extra time announcements for all voices, including Leo. Monthly and yearly subscription options are available, and purchases can be restored from the app. Aika keeps the experience straightforward: set up your timer, start your workout, and stay focused on training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ProWorkout3 screens
Aika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aika at weekly against ProWorkout's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ProWorkout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aika sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProWorkout ships an update every 2 weeks, Aika weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
ProWorkout versus Aika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProWorkoutAika
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size31 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorapocket LimitedMikko Lehtinen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ProWorkout

Subscriptions2
  • ProWorkout Builder Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ProWorkout Builder Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ProWorkout Builder Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

Aika

Subscriptions2
  • Aika Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Aika Pro Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is ProWorkout free?
ProWorkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aika free?
Aika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProWorkout or Aika have ads?
Neither ProWorkout nor Aika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProWorkout or Aika?
ProWorkout ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aika weekly. Most recently, ProWorkout was updated on September 18, 2026 and Aika on September 23, 2026.

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