Comparison

OnionTimerLite vs PaceTrain

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

Head to head
About

OnionTimerLite

Features
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OnionTimerLite – Your Professional At‑Home Training Assistant Core Features • Multi-Round Circuits: Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, and other structured interval formats • Dual Modes: Time Mode for planks, yoga holds, stretches; Count Mode for push-ups, squats, and other strength movements • Set Management: Customize rest between sets; auto-advance keeps training flow uninterrupted • Voice Guidance: Action changes, rest alerts, and set counts—eyes & hands stay on form • Haptic Feedback: Stay informed in silent environments without disturbing others • Data Tracking: Every set recorded with detailed progress insights Training Scenarios • HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) • 4‑Minute Tabata Protocol • Yoga / isometric hold timing • Strength training set management • Mobility & post-session stretching • Functional conditioning circuits Distinct Advantages • Modern & Minimal: Clean, intuitive, distraction-free interface • Precision Timing: Second-accurate engine ensures consistent pacing • Data Privacy: Stored locally (or via your personal WebDAV) for full control • Dark Mode: Light / dark themes for day & night comfort • Ad-Free: Pure focus—no interruptions Perfect For • Home fitness plans • Yoga studio session structuring • Rehab & recovery progression • Personal coaching templates • And more waiting for you to unlock Whether you’re dialing in explosive HIIT intervals, running Tabata rounds, or holding steady yoga poses, OnionTimer adapts to your rhythm. Smart rest handling plus clear voice prompts let you focus on movement quality—not on watching the clock. Start now—make every set more focused, more efficient, more intentional. We’d love to hear from you. Your feedback matters: Email: support@momastudio.site Xiaohongshu: @Dulk

About

PaceTrain

Features
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Pace is a timer and training management tool built for structured workouts. Create your own training routines by combining exercises, rests, repeats, and groups into a flow that fits your needs. Whether you are doing daily fitness work, rehabilitation exercises, stretching, or precisely timed interval training, Pace helps you organize every step with more clarity.

Screenshots

OnionTimerLite4 screens
PaceTrain3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnionTimerLite at none against PaceTrain's 1. OnionTimerLite also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.3). PaceTrain's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 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. PaceTrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OnionTimerLite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnionTimerLite ships an update monthly, PaceTrain every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
OnionTimerLite versus PaceTrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnionTimerLitePaceTrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.3
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer超纯 邓琛 张

In-app purchases

None

OnionTimerLite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PaceTrain

One-time1
  • Pace Pro$6.99

Questions

Is OnionTimerLite free?
OnionTimerLite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceTrain free?
PaceTrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnionTimerLite or PaceTrain have ads?
Neither OnionTimerLite nor PaceTrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnionTimerLite or PaceTrain?
OnionTimerLite ships an update monthly, and PaceTrain every 2 weeks. Most recently, OnionTimerLite was updated on September 9, 2026 and PaceTrain on September 24, 2026.

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