Comparison

MuscleTimerPro vs PULSR Timer

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

Head to head
About

MuscleTimerPro

Features
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A simple and refined workout timer. The perfect timer app for interval training. Just set your sets, work time, and rest time. Save your favorite menus as presets for instant access. A minimal design that lets you focus on your training. 【Key Features】 - Customizable interval timer - Set management - Work time & rest time settings - Preset saving - Workout history tracking - Monthly activity calendar - Rep-based training support - Sound & vibration settings - English & Japanese support 【Perfect For】 - Home workout enthusiasts - Interval training lovers - Those who prefer simple apps - Gym-goers doing weight training - Anyone who wants to track their workouts 【Commitment to Simplicity】 No complex features or unnecessary clutter. Only what you truly need, simply implemented. Just tap to start the timer. Intuitive controls let you focus on your training. 【Workout History】 Your past workouts are saved automatically. View them at a glance on the monthly calendar. Stay motivated by tracking your consistency. 【Preset Feature】 Save your favorite menus and start with one tap. No more setup every time. Create presets for each exercise and train more smoothly. 【Flexible Support】 Supports rep-based training without timers. Track all your exercises—bench press, squats, and more. Simply refined experience. This is our answer. 【Credits】 Sound effects: OtoLogic (https://otologic.jp)

About

PULSR Timer

Features
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PULSR is a simple, powerful interval timer designed for HIIT and circuit training. - Create custom workout menus with work/rest/reps settings - Chain multiple menus into programs for seamless execution - Audio cues keep you on track without watching the screen - Track your workout history with a calendar view - Japanese & English language support No account required. All data stays on your device.

Screenshots

MuscleTimerPro4 screens
PULSR Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

MuscleTimerPro and PULSR Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MuscleTimerPro ships an update every 2 weeks, PULSR Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MuscleTimerPro versus PULSR Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMuscleTimerProPULSR Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIN TANDAShinya Hayashi

In-app purchases

None

MuscleTimerPro

No in-app purchases

None

PULSR Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MuscleTimerPro free?
MuscleTimerPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PULSR Timer free?
PULSR Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MuscleTimerPro or PULSR Timer have ads?
Neither MuscleTimerPro nor PULSR Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MuscleTimerPro or PULSR Timer?
MuscleTimerPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and PULSR Timer weekly. Most recently, MuscleTimerPro was updated on October 4, 2026 and PULSR Timer on September 17, 2026.

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