Thymer vs Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Thymer
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Create custom routines for your workouts and productivity with Thymer. You can create Routines as complex as you like, and adjust things like color, sounds, titles and repetitions. -- Usability -- You can color-code your intervals, so that you only need to glance at the screen to see where you're at. Or don't look at the screen at all, with a palette of sound cues. -- Quick Run -- Standard timers such as a Tabata timer or a breathing exercise timer are available through a quick access menu. -- Customize -- This isn't your standard interval timer. Go as deep as you like, and create the complex nested timers of your dreams.
Pulse
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Pulse: HIIT Interval Timer makes high-intensity interval training simple and effective. No sign-ups, no clutter β just fast, easy-to-use timers for your workouts. FEATURES: - Pre-set HIIT & Tabata workouts - Customizable intervals & rounds - Clear visual and sound alerts - Works fully offline - Lightweight and ad-supported (optional) Perfect for beginners and pros alike β Pulse keeps your training focused, simple, and motivating. Start your workout today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thymer at none against Pulse's 1. Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thymer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thymer ships an update every 8 days, Pulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thymer | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niclas Bodenmann | Girish Padavala |
In-app purchases
Thymer
No in-app purchases
Pulse
- Pulse Pro Lifetime$3.99









