Comparison

TimerCue vs Next Set

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

Head to head
About

TimerCue

Features
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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.

About

Next Set

Features
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Next Set: Auto Workout Assistant for Strength Training Still juggling stopwatches mid-workout? Losing track of sets, rest periods, and breaking your flow? Next Set is built to solve these exact pain points. 1. Stay in the zone with auto-timed workouts Plan your full session—warm-up to working sets—with pre-defined exercises, reps, and rest periods. After each set, the app automatically starts the countdown and alerts you when it’s time for the next set. No more pausing to check the stopwatch. 2. Ready-to-follow Kris Gethin-style plans Perfect for beginners: 3 classic strength training plans are built right in, with exercises, sets, and rest intervals pre-programmed. Just open the app and start training—no guesswork needed. 3. Fully customizable workouts Tailor your sessions to your goals: muscle gain, fat loss, or strength improvement. Add exercises, adjust reps, and tweak rest periods to build your perfect plan. 4. Never miss a set, even when switching apps Even if you reply to messages or watch tutorials mid-workout, you’ll get a clear alert when your rest period ends. No more over-resting—keep your rhythm intact. Next Set lets you focus on what matters: your training. Leave the timing and counting to us, so you can crush every set with full focus. Train more efficiently, every single time.

Screenshots

TimerCue4 screens
Next Set4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimerCue at none against Next Set's 1. TimerCue also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Next Set's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Next Set sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. TimerCue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimerCue ships an update weekly, Next Set every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TimerCue versus Next Set: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimerCueNext Set
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco Tedeschini翔 邓

In-app purchases

None

TimerCue

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Set

Subscriptions1
  • Next Set Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TimerCue free?
TimerCue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Set free?
Next Set is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimerCue or Next Set have ads?
Neither TimerCue nor Next Set shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimerCue or Next Set?
TimerCue ships an update weekly, and Next Set every 2 months. Most recently, TimerCue was updated on September 30, 2026 and Next Set on October 1, 2026.

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