Comparison

Workout Timer vs Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)

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

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Workout Timer

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The only workout timer with an AI-powered Personal Trainer providing voice motivation and encouragement throughout your training. PERSONAL TRAINER VOICE COACHING Unlike silent timer apps, Workout Timer: PT Edition motivates you with spoken encouragement at key moments during your workout: • Workout start motivation to get you pumped • Progress updates at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion • Set completion encouragement to keep you going • Rest period guidance and countdown • Final rep motivation when you need it most • Workout completion celebration Customize your Personal Trainer experience: • Voice gender selection (male/female) • Encouragement level (minimal/moderate/enthusiastic) • Speech rate and pitch adjustment for your preference • Multiple phrase packs for variety and personalization 5 PROFESSIONAL TIMER MODES SIMPLE TIMER Classic countdown timer with voice-motivated intervals. Perfect for any timed workout where you need encouragement to keep going. REPS TIMER Track sets and reps with intelligent voice counting. The Personal Trainer announces your progress and motivates you through each set. Ideal for strength training and bodyweight workouts. TABATA The classic 20 seconds work / 10 seconds rest protocol with voice guidance through every interval. Perfect for high-intensity interval training. EMOM (Every Minute On The Minute) Voice prompts at the start of each minute to keep you on pace. Great for CrossFit-style workouts and structured interval training. 30/10/30 PROTOCOL Extended 30-second work periods with 10-second transitions and 30-second rest. Voice coaching keeps you motivated through longer intervals. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKOUT • Works with any exercise routine - strength, cardio, HIIT, CrossFit • Audio coordination ensures voice never conflicts with countdown beeps • Continues running in background while you check other apps • Lock screen integration keeps timer visible without unlocking • Dark mode interface reduces screen glare during workouts • Large, easy-to-read timer display • Simple controls for start, pause, and reset SMART VOICE COORDINATION The Personal Trainer intelligently times voice encouragement to avoid conflicting with countdown beeps and timer alerts. Every piece of audio is perfectly coordinated for a seamless workout experience. FLEXIBLE ENCOURAGEMENT LEVELS Choose how much motivation you want: • MINIMAL: Only key milestones and essential updates • MODERATE: Balanced motivation throughout workout • ENTHUSIASTIC: Frequent encouragement and energy Perfect for home workouts, gym sessions, outdoor training, CrossFit boxes, and anywhere you need a timer with built-in motivation. Whether you're doing HIIT, Tabata, strength training, circuit training, or cardio intervals - your Personal Trainer keeps you focused and motivated. No subscriptions required. Download once and access all features immediately.

About

Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)

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Gym Timer is a clean interval timer for workouts. Set your work time, rest time, and repetitions—then hit Start. You'll hear a clear ding at the start of every work interval, and a celebratory horn with confetti when you're done.

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Workout Timer4 screens
Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Workout Timer at 15.1 against Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)'s 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Workout Timer versus Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkout TimerGym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSIMON PAUL MCNISHMichael Greenberg

In-app purchases

None

Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym) free?
Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Workout Timer or Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym) have ads?
Neither Workout Timer nor Gym Timer (O'Toole's Gym) shows ads.

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