TimerCue vs Morning Person
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimerCue
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TimerCue runs interval workouts and logs your sets. Set prepare, work and rest times, add exercises and rounds, and press Start: a progress ring, voice cues and haptics take you through every interval, and during each rest you log the set without leaving the timer. TIMER • Prepare, work and rest times, rounds, and a different time per exercise when needed • Untimed sets: the timer waits until you tap Done • Voice cues announce the next exercise; countdown sounds and haptics at every change • Keeps running with the screen locked; Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island STRENGTH LOG • Reps, weight and RPE for every set, entered during the rest • Barbell view: type the weight, see the plates. Kilograms or pounds • Per-rep weight when the load changes within a set ANALYTICS AND CALENDAR • Weekly workload, monthly consistency, streaks and personal bests • Estimated 1RM, volume, reps and frequency for each exercise • Schedule single sessions or weekly blocks, with reminders ALSO • Built-in workouts and an exercise library; share a workout as a file • Start a workout from a Home Screen widget or Control Center • Save finished sessions to Apple Health (optional) • Light and dark mode, Dynamic Type, VoiceOver • Available in 11 languages No account, no subscription, no ads. Your data stays on your device.
Morning Person
This app helps you wake up earlier gradually by shifting your alarm 5 minutes earlier each day. It uses circadian rhythm research to help your body adjust naturally, offering features like wake verification and progress tracking. A free version is available, with a Pro subscription for advanced features.
- Gradual 5-minute alarm shifts daily
- Wake verification with step counting
- Progress tracking with streaks and achievements
- Bedside Mode with OLED-friendly clock
- Premium alarm sounds with fade-in
- Streak protection and grace days
- Weekend skip option
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Become a morning person — without the shock of a sudden schedule change. Morning Person creates a personalized plan that shifts your alarm just 5 minutes earlier each day. Based on circadian rhythm research, this gradual approach lets your body adjust naturally over days or weeks until you reach your goal wake time. HOW IT WORKS - Set your current wake time and your goal - Your alarm shifts ~5 minutes earlier each day - Verify you're awake with step detection or manual check - Track your progress with streaks, points, and achievements FEATURES - Bedside Mode: A minimal OLED-friendly clock that keeps your alarm armed overnight - 8 premium alarm sounds with gentle fade-in - Wake verification via HealthKit step counting - Detailed analytics: Morning Score, wake time charts, adherence calendar - 24 achievements to unlock as you build your habit - Streak protection with grace days and streak freezes - Weekend skip option so you can sleep in - iCloud sync across devices SMART & FLEXIBLE - Missed a day? Grace days and streak freezes keep you on track - Finished your program? Maintenance mode keeps you accountable - Want to go even earlier? Start a new goal anytime Free to start. Pro unlocks the full program, weekend skip, premium sounds, analytics, and more. Subscriptions The App offers a free tier and a Pro subscription (monthly and annual). Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID and managed via the App Store. Subscription Details: The monthly plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible users. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your device's Settings under Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://morningperson.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://morningperson.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerCue at none against Morning Person's 2. TimerCue also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Morning Person sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TimerCue asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | TimerCue | Morning Person |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Tedeschini | Kristian Rue |
In-app purchases
TimerCue
No in-app purchases
Morning Person
- Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annual$29.991 Year









