Comparison

OnTrack Interval Timer vs Workout Planner for Garmin

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

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About

OnTrack Interval Timer

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Train Smarter. Run Faster. OnTrack is the ultimate track interval training timer designed specifically for runners who want to hit every pace checkpoint with precision. โ–ธ PACE-BASED INTERVALS Set your target pace and distance for each phase. OnTrack automatically calculates the exact time you should hit at every 100m, 200m, 400m checkpoint. โ–ธ AUDIO ALERTS Get notified at phase changes, set completions, and distance checkpoints. Never miss a split again - focus on running while OnTrack guides you. โ–ธ FLEXIBLE WORKOUT BUILDER Create complex interval structures with: โ€ข STEP blocks for simple intervals โ€ข REPEAT blocks for sets (e.g., 5 x 1000m) โ€ข Warm-up and cool-down phases โ€ข Custom rest periods โ–ธ PACE CHECKPOINT TABLE Before you start, see exactly what time you should hit at every distance marker. Perfect for track workouts where precision matters. โ–ธ WORKS OFFLINE No internet required. Your workouts are stored locally and ready whenever you are. --- EXAMPLE WORKOUT: - Warm-up: 10 min easy - Main Set: 5 x 1000m @ 4:00/km pace (Rest: 2 min) - Cool-down: 5 min easy OnTrack will tell you: โ€ข 1000m target time: 4:00 โ€ข 100m checkpoint: 0:24 โ€ข 200m checkpoint: 0:48 โ€ข 400m checkpoint: 1:36 ...and so on! --- Whether you're training for a 5K, marathon, or just want to improve your speed, OnTrack gives you the precision timing you need. Download now and take control of your interval training.

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Workout Planner for Garmin

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The app let's you easily create and share workouts for Garmin watches. WHY THIS APP EXISTS Creating workouts with Garmin can be slow and confusing, and sharing them is not possible. Workout Planner gives you a simple drag-and-drop builder and lets you share workouts with friends in one tap. WHAT YOU GET * Ready-made workouts for intervals, tempo, endurance, easy sessions, hills and technique * A simple drag-and-drop builder to reorder steps and create repeat blocks * Pace, heart rate, cadence and power targets, with alerts on your watch * Steps based on time, distance or the lap button * Wireless workout transfer through Garmin Connect Mobile * One-tap sync for your full workout library, without duplicates * Easy sharing through WhatsApp, email or any other app * .fit file export for loading workouts over USB HOW IT WORKS 1. Build your workout from a template or from scratch 2. Tap "Send to watch" - no cable, no desktop 3. Start it on your wrist with full step-by-step guidance and alerts WORKS WITH YOUR WATCH Wireless sync supports Forerunner 255, 255S, 255 Music, 255S Music, 265, 265S, 955 and 965; Fenix 7, 7S, 7X, 7 Pro, 7S Pro, 7X Pro and Fenix 8 (43 mm and 47 mm); Epix (Gen 2) and Epix Pro (42, 47 and 51 mm). Any other Garmin watch that supports structured workouts can load exported .fit files. FOR RUNNERS, CYCLISTS AND SWIMMERS Plan interval training, tempo runs, fartleks and long runs with pace or heart rate targets. Build cycling sessions around power and cadence. Create pool swim workouts with distance-based sets, drills and rest steps. FREE AND SIMPLE Free, with no account and no subscription. Your workouts live on your device. Download Workout Planner and turn tomorrow's training plan into a workout on your wrist tonight. Workout Planner is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Garmin Ltd. Garmin, Forerunner, Fenix, Epix and Connect IQ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Wireless delivery uses a free companion app from the Connect IQ store.

Screenshots

OnTrack Interval Timer4 screens
Workout Planner for Garmin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workout Planner for Garmin at none against OnTrack Interval Timer's 1. Workout Planner for Garmin also leads on device support (3 vs 1). OnTrack Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. OnTrack Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Workout Planner for Garmin asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
OnTrack Interval Timer versus Workout Planner for Garmin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnTrack Interval TimerWorkout Planner for Garmin
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 4 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.215.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJekal IkYoav Franko

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OnTrack Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Premium - Background Mode$2.99
None

Workout Planner for Garmin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnTrack Interval Timer free?
OnTrack Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Planner for Garmin free?
Workout Planner for Garmin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OnTrack Interval Timer or Workout Planner for Garmin have ads?
Workout Planner for Garmin shows ads; OnTrack Interval Timer does not.

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