# Whistle vs Headset

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Whistle at none against Headset's 2. Whistle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Headset's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Headset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whistle asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whistle | Headset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 7 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Suzanne Garrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808066473) | [Memory Squared](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730715429) |

## What reviewers say

### Whistle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whistle-sports-timer/id6754412929)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Headset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headset-interval-timer/id6772948027)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whistle free?

Whistle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Headset free?

Headset is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Whistle or Headset have ads?

Headset shows ads; Whistle does not.

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