Comparison

Gym Tymr vs Ding

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

Head to head
About

Gym Tymr

This app provides a customizable interval training timer for various workouts. It offers multiple modes, built-in presets, and the ability to create custom timers. Track your workout history and enjoy offline functionality with sound alerts.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval timer
  • Built-in workout presets (Tabata, HIIT)
  • Create custom timers
  • Sound alerts
  • Workout history and stats
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Take control of your workouts with Gym Tymr — a sleek, customizable timer built for real training. Whether you're timing a plank or running HIIT intervals, Gym Tymr keeps you on track and in sync. Key Features: Three Modes in a Simple and Focused UI: Choose Stopwatch, Countdown, or Interval Timer for custom workouts Built-In Workout Presets: Try ready-made presets like Tabata, EMOM, HIIT, Sprint, and more. Custom Timers, Your Way: Edit presets or build your own intervals with custom names and durations. Favorites & Quick Access: Save your go-to presets for fast selection. Sound Alerts & Music Compatibility: Stay on track with optional sound cues and play music in the background. Workout History and Stats: View your total time and completed workouts. Privacy First: No ads. No subscriptions. Timer data is stored locally on your device. No data collection. Always Offline: Tymr works offline without needing a network or internet connection.

About

Ding

This app provides customizable timers for various activities like meditation, interval training, and general practice. It offers features for tracking progress, analyzing performance with visual charts, and organizing sessions with custom tags. The interface is clean and supports offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Customizable meditation timers with interval bells
  • Interval training for HIIT and circuit workouts
  • Stopwatch and random interval timer modes
  • Create and save custom training presets
  • Calendar view with training streaks
  • Visual analytics and progress charts
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Transform your training routine with Ding - the intelligent timer app designed for serious practitioners. @ MEDITATION TIMER Customizable meditation sessions with interval bells Perfect for mindfulness, breathing exercises, and focused practice Audio cues to guide your sessions @ WORKOUT TIMER Interval training with separate work and rest periods Multiple rounds with automatic progression Ideal for HIIT, circuit training, and structured workouts @ STOPWATCH MODE Simple count-up timer for any activity Set target times or run indefinitely Great for tracking general training sessions @ RANDOM TIMER MODE Set minimum and maximum duration for the bell Set maximum total duration Great for training at random intervals @ CUSTOM PRESETS Create your own presets Each segment has display text, color and sound and tags Perfect for saving custom training sessions @ CALENDAR & STREAKS See at a glance your training log Get training suggestions based on your preferred training frequency Earn day streaks @ ANALYTICS Visual charts showing your training progress over time Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly views Tag-based activity tracking and insights Monitor consistency and build lasting habits @ PERSONALIZED ORGANIZATION Create custom tags for different activities Track meditation, cardio, strength training, yoga, and more Filter and analyze data by activity type See which activities you do most frequently @ PROGRESS TRACKING Automatic session logging with detailed history Smart summaries: "You trained 2.5 hours in the last 7 days" Export and review your training patterns Build accountability through data @ KEY FEATURES Clean, distraction-free interface Dark and light theme support Customizable audio alerts Offline functionality - no internet required Privacy-focused - your data stays on your device Perfect for meditation practitioners, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, yoga students, HIIT trainers, and anyone serious about tracking their practice.

Screenshots

Gym Tymr3 screens
Ding4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gym Tymr and Ding are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Gym Tymr against 5.0 for Ding. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gym Tymr versus Ding: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym TymrDing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSound Meridian LLCKATERINA SOURKOVA

Customer experience

Gym Tymr

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ding

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gym Tymr

No in-app purchases

None

Ding

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gym Tymr free?
Gym Tymr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ding free?
Ding is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gym Tymr or Ding?
Gym Tymr and Ding are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Gym Tymr or Ding have ads?
Neither Gym Tymr nor Ding shows ads.

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