The Wolff Timer vs CWT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Wolff Timer
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The Wolff Timer is a beautifully designed interval timer built for circuit training, HIIT, Tabata, and any workout that needs precise timing. SIMPLE & POWERFUL Set your work time, rest time, rounds, and sets. Tap start. That's it. No complicated menus, no subscriptions, no ads. LIVE ACTIVITY See your timer right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know what's coming next without unlocking your phone. WORKS WITH YOUR MUSIC Audio cues automatically lower your music volume during beeps, then restore it. Your Spotify, Apple Music, or podcasts keep playing. BACKGROUND RELIABLE The timer keeps running accurately even when your phone is locked or you're using other apps. Never miss a transition. PERFECT FOR • Circuit training • HIIT workouts • Tabata protocols • Boxing rounds • CrossFit WODs • Yoga flows • Any interval-based training FEATURES • Customizable work and rest intervals • Multiple sets with rest between sets • Live Activity on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island • Audio cues that respect your music • Clean, distraction-free interface • No account required • No subscription • No ads Built by someone who actually uses it.
CWT
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Build fully custom interval workouts for the gym. Set work time, rest time, sets, rounds, and breaks — then let the timer do the rest. CWT beeps through your headphones even with the screen locked or while playing Spotify. No interruptions. Just train. FEATURES: - Custom blocks with sets, work, rest, and rounds - Stack blocks and breaks in any order - Reorder with a tap - Save and load preset workouts - Countdown beeps in the last seconds - Adjustable volume and beep count - Works in background with Spotify, YouTube - Works with screen locked - Dark red/black gym-ready design Perfect for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, or any interval-based workout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CWT at 15.1 against The Wolff Timer's 17.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Wolff Timer | CWT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jimmi Wolff | Emre Curek |
In-app purchases
The Wolff Timer
No in-app purchases
CWT
No in-app purchases









