NexStep vs Exercise Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NexStep
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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/
Exercise Timer
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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 β Set your work & rest intervals Workout Timer & HIIT β Perfect for Tabata, Crossfit, and Gym sessions Circuit Timer β Manage multiple exercises and rounds Save Favorite Workouts β Reuse your routines easily Background & Voice Alerts β Stay on track without looking at the screen Fitness & Training Ready β HIIT, Tabata, strength, or cardio workouts Take control of your fitness. Whether youβre training at home or at the gym, this timer app keeps you focused, consistent, and motivated. Download now and start your workout journey!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | NexStep | Exercise Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days β better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Tekin | Fenuku Kekeli |
In-app purchases
NexStep
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$7.991 Year
- 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
Exercise Timer
No in-app purchases







