Comparison

Gym Timer Pro vs SO

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

Head to head
About

Gym Timer Pro

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Gym Timer Pro is a simple, powerful workout timer designed for fitness enthusiasts, gym-goers, and personal trainers. Whether you're completing a HIIT session, running circuits, or tracking rest between sets, this app helps you stay focused with clear full-screen cues and no distractions. Features at a Glance: Create custom timers for HIIT, circuits, Tabata, and strength training Full-screen colour overlays for prepare, work, and rest phases Large, bold countdown visible across the gym Toggle vibration and sound cues to suit your environment Save and reuse your favourite timers Dark mode for low-light workouts Quick restart and edit options after each session No account required – open and start training instantly Perfect For: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) Circuit and Tabata workouts Boxing and combat sports Strength and resistance sets Home and gym training sessions Whether you’re training for performance or staying active, Gym Timer Pro helps you make every second count.

About

SO

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SO:Timer is a simple, polished interval timer for iPhone - Made especially for Emily & Ben! Set up work and rest blocks, follow a clear circular countdown, and track each round with a compact visual progress bar. The default workout is a classic 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, repeated 3 times, with starter presets for boxing rounds and focus sprints. SO:Timer is built for quick setup and repeat use: - Large central timer display - 20/10 starter interval by default - Visual work/rest progress bar - Custom workout presets - Haptic and audio transition cues - Dark, minimal interface - Theme selection - Basic workout statistics Use it for HIIT, running drills, boxing rounds, gym circuits, stretching, study sprints, or any routine that needs simple work/rest timing.

Screenshots

Gym Timer Pro4 screens
SO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gym Timer Pro at 16.0 against SO's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Gym Timer Pro versus SO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym Timer ProSO
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAshton McHardySteven Orley

In-app purchases

None

Gym Timer Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Timer Pro free?
Gym Timer Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SO free?
SO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gym Timer Pro or SO have ads?
Neither Gym Timer Pro nor SO shows ads.

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