Comparison

Time2Sweat vs GRIT

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

Head to head
About

Time2Sweat

Features
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Time2Sweat is a simple and powerful interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, and workout training. • Freely configurable intervals • Classic interval timer or break-focused timer (train as long as you want, breaks are defined) • Clear visual and acoustic signals • Gym mode: better for training (pro feature) • No registration • No ads • No data collection Ideal for fitness, strength training, endurance, and home workouts. Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GRIT

Features
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GRIT is a fast, focused WOD timer for functional fitness, garage gyms, coaches and athletes. Choose the format, set your workout and start. GRIT includes: • For Time • AMRAP • EMOM • Tabata • Custom work/rest intervals • Time-of-day clock BUILD COMPLETE WORKOUTS Combine For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals and Rest blocks into one session. Reorder blocks, set each phase and run the complete workout without rebuilding the clock between sections. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR Use GRIT on iPhone or iPad, or turn your device sideways for a large, high-contrast workout clock. Clear work, rest and countdown colors help you understand the phase while you are moving, and distinct audio cues keep the session on track. A connected AirPlay display can show a synchronized, read-only timer. FAST, FLEXIBLE SETUP Set the time cap, duration, rounds, work, rest and count-in for the workout in front of you. Fully custom sub-minute timers are supported, and the core timer modes are available without a subscription. GRIT WORKOUT LIBRARIES AND HISTORY Search GRIT Benchmarks and GRIT Tribute Workouts by workout or movement. Save your result, mark RX or scaled, add notes and keep your recent sessions on your phone. OPTIONAL APPLE HEALTH MATCHING If you choose to grant access, GRIT can match a saved result with a nearby Apple Health workout from your Apple Watch. Health access is optional. FREE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No subscription. No advertising. Your saved results stay on your device. If you choose Send to a mate, the workout definition is uploaded to create a shareable link. Your personal result and session notes are not shared. Download GRIT, choose a mode and start the clock.

Screenshots

Time2Sweat4 screens
GRIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIT at none against Time2Sweat's 2. GRIT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Time2Sweat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time2Sweat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. GRIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time2Sweat ships an update every 10 days, GRIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Time2Sweat versus GRIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime2SweatGRIT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB17 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichael Zechmann-KhreisAndrew Dunn

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Time2Sweat

Subscriptions1
  • Time2Sweat - annual7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Time2Sweat PRO - Lifetime$11.99
None

GRIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Time2Sweat free?
Time2Sweat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIT free?
GRIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Time2Sweat or GRIT have ads?
Neither Time2Sweat nor GRIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time2Sweat or GRIT?
Time2Sweat ships an update every 10 days, and GRIT every 2 days. Most recently, Time2Sweat was updated on September 30, 2026 and GRIT on October 13, 2026.

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