Comparison

NexStep vs Exercise Timer

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

Head to head
About

NexStep

Features
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NexStep helps you track daily steps, set goals, log meals, and stay consistent. Key features β€’ Step tracking: See your daily progress at a glance β€’ Goal setting: Manage weight targets and weekly change goals β€’ Meal logging: Add foods and monitor daily calories β€’ AI meal planning: Generate day-by-day meal plans using your target calories + date range β€’ Widgets & Watch support (Premium): Quick access to your stats β€’ Ad-free experience (Premium): Stay focused with no distractions How it works 1. Set up your profile 2. Define your goals 3. Log meals or generate an AI plan 4. Track daily totals and improve consistency Premium and AI planning packs are available via in-app purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Exercise Timer

Features
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Train smarter and faster with your personal HIIT & Gym Timer. Track intervals, rest, and workouts easily. Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, Circuit, and Gym sessions. Features: Custom Interval Timers – Set your work & rest intervals Workout Timer & HIIT – Perfect for Tabata, Crossfit, and Gym sessions Circuit Timer – Manage multiple exercises and rounds Save Favorite Workouts – Reuse your routines easily Background & Voice Alerts – Stay on track without looking at the screen Fitness & Training Ready – HIIT, Tabata, strength, or cardio workouts Take control of your fitness. Whether you’re training at home or at the gym, this timer app keeps you focused, consistent, and motivated. Download now and start your workout journey!

Screenshots

NexStep4 screens
Exercise Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NexStep at Free against Exercise Timer's $4.99. NexStep also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). Exercise Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads 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

NexStep is free to download; Exercise Timer costs $4.99 up front. NexStep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Exercise Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NexStep ships an update every 2 days, Exercise Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
NexStep versus Exercise Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNexStepExercise Timer
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa TekinFenuku Kekeli

In-app purchases

9 purchases

NexStep

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • Unlock Premium Features (1 month)$1.99
  • Plan Meal With Ai (5 pack)$1.99
  • Plan Meal With Ai ( 10 pack)$2.99
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  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Unlock Premium Feature (1 Year)$4.99
  • Unlock Widgets + Watch App$5.99
  • Premium Access$19.99
None

Exercise Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NexStep free?
NexStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exercise Timer free?
Exercise Timer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NexStep or Exercise Timer have ads?
Neither NexStep nor Exercise Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NexStep or Exercise Timer?
NexStep ships an update every 2 days, and Exercise Timer every 9 months. Most recently, NexStep was updated on September 18, 2026 and Exercise Timer on September 26, 2026.

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