Comparison

The Wolff Timer vs SetBeat

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

Head to head
About

The Wolff Timer

Features
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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.

About

SetBeat

Features
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SetBeat is the interval training timer that works the way you train. SCREEN OFF, TIMER ON All transitions are pre-scheduled as local notifications. Pocket your phone and never miss a beat — audio + haptic alerts for every set. SILENT MODE? NO PROBLEM SetBeat uses the same audio category as music apps. Timer plays sound even when your phone is silenced. MUSIC STAYS ON SetBeat layers timer audio over Spotify or podcasts without interrupting them. WHAT YOU GET • Unlimited custom workouts — sets, active time, rest time, warm-up, cool-down • 12 exercise types with real-time MET-based calorie calculation • Weekly bar chart, monthly calendar, streak tracking, all-time totals • Wheel picker for all durations — no keyboard, no typing • Live Activity on lock screen and Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+) • Turkish and English, auto-detected from device language • Sign in with Apple, all data stored locally on device PLANS • Monthly ($2.99 / 3-day free trial) • Annual ($14.99 / 3-day free trial) • Lifetime ($19.99 one-time — never pay again) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://setbeat.app/privacy

Screenshots

The Wolff Timer2 screens
SetBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Wolff Timer at none against SetBeat's 3. SetBeat's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. SetBeat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Wolff Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Wolff Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, SetBeat every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
The Wolff Timer versus SetBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Wolff TimerSetBeat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmi WolffCYT BILISIM HIZMETLERI MAKINA SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

The Wolff Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SetBeat

Subscriptions2
  • SetBeat Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • SetBeat Premium Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SetBeat Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is The Wolff Timer free?
The Wolff Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetBeat free?
SetBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Wolff Timer or SetBeat have ads?
Neither The Wolff Timer nor SetBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Wolff Timer or SetBeat?
The Wolff Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and SetBeat every 8 days. Most recently, The Wolff Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and SetBeat on October 3, 2026.

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