Comparison

Still Timer vs Gym Timer

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

Head to head
About

Still Timer

Features
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Still Timer is a clean and powerful interval timer designed for focused and rhythmic training. The app includes ready-to-use timers for HIIT, Tabata, and Boxing, and also lets you create fully custom interval workouts. Set the number of rounds, work and rest durations, and rest between rounds — with intervals up to 1 hour. Perfect for: • HIIT & Tabata • CrossFit • Boxing & martial arts • Cycling & cardio • Any interval-based training Key features: • Apple Watch support • Preset timers for popular workout types • Fully customizable interval timers • Clear and large interface, easy to read during workouts • Flexible sound notifications for countdown, interval end, and round end • Music volume automatically lowers during notifications • Live Activity support on the Lock Screen • Works great with headphones and Bluetooth speakers Free & honest Still Timer is 100% free. No subscriptions. No locked features. If you enjoy the app, you can support the developer through optional in-app purchases. Train with focus. No distractions. Just time.

About

Gym Timer

Features
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Gym Timer is a free interval timer app designed for weight training, HIIT, Tabata, and boxing workouts. It helps you manage rest periods between sets with precision so you can stay focused and get the most out of every session. Whether you train at the gym or at home, Gym Timer gives you accurate, customizable timers that are free to use, with optional Premium plans for an ad-free experience. KEY FEATURES ● 9 Built-in Workout Presets Start training immediately with ready-made presets: 1/2/3/5-minute rest timers, Tabata (20s work / 10s rest), HIIT 30/30, Boxing rounds (3min / 1min rest), and more. No setup required. ● Fully Customizable Timers Create your own timer menus with unlimited steps. Set custom durations, names, and colors for each step. Perfect for building routines that match your exact training style. ● Lock Screen & Dynamic Island See your remaining time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. Never miss a timer while resting between sets. ● Background Timer with Notifications The timer keeps running in the background. Get notified with sound alerts and vibrations when each step completes — even when your phone is locked. ● Color-Coded Steps Distinguish training from rest periods at a glance. Choose from 9 colors to visually organize your workout steps. ● Stopwatch with Live Activity & Voice Announcements Track your workout times with a stopwatch that supports lap recording with centisecond precision. The stopwatch now appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and announces elapsed time aloud — focus on your workout without checking the screen. ● Haptic Feedback & Sound Effects Get clear physical and audio cues when steps start, pause, or complete. WHY CHOOSE GYM TIMER - Free to download, with optional Premium plans - Your timer data stays on your device - Lightweight and fast — no bloat, no account required - Supports Dynamic Island and Live Activities on iPhone 14 Pro and later - Designed specifically for weight training rest periods PERFECT FOR - Managing rest periods between sets at the gym - HIIT and Tabata interval training at home - Boxing round timers - CrossFit and circuit training - Anyone looking for a simple, reliable workout timer Download Gym Timer today and take control of your rest periods. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Still Timer4 screens
Gym Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Timer at none against Still Timer's 4. Still Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Still Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gym Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Still Timer ships an update every 8 days, Gym Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Still Timer versus Gym Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStill TimerGym Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei Mitianintakeru urushihara

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Still Timer

One-time4
  • Donation 1$$0.99
  • Donation 5$$4.99
  • Donation 25$$24.99
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  • Donation 50$$49.99
None

Gym Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Still Timer free?
Still Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Timer free?
Gym Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Still Timer or Gym Timer have ads?
Gym Timer shows ads; Still Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Still Timer or Gym Timer?
Still Timer ships an update every 8 days, and Gym Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Still Timer was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gym Timer on September 18, 2026.

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