Comparison

Thymer vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

Thymer

Features
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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.

About

Pulse

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Thymer4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thymer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thymer ships an update every 8 days, Pulse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Thymer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThymerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.416.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiclas BodenmannGirish Padavala

In-app purchases

None

Thymer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Thymer free?
Thymer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thymer or Pulse have ads?
Neither Thymer nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thymer or Pulse?
Thymer ships an update every 8 days, and Pulse fortnightly. Most recently, Thymer was updated on September 14, 2026 and Pulse on September 22, 2026.

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