Comparison

Next Step vs Cycle WorkTimer

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

Head to head
About

Next Step

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Next Step is a simple timer designed for workflows with multiple stages. Create schedules made of timed steps and run them automatically from start to finish. Perfect for: • Sourdough baking and cooking workflows • Workout routines and interval training • Poker tournaments and blind levels • Study sessions and focus blocks • Any process with multiple timed steps Key features: • Sequential timers that run step-by-step • Custom schedules you can create and reuse • Hold steps that wait for you before advancing • Clear notifications when each step finishes • Simple interface designed to stay out of your way Run your process once, or save schedules you can reuse anytime. Next Step keeps track of what’s happening now — and what’s coming next.

About

Cycle WorkTimer

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"Which lap was that task again?" — that question is now a thing of the past. WorkTimer is an iOS app purpose-built for process analysis and work time measurement on the manufacturing floor. Unlike a standard stopwatch lap function, you define the name of each work element before you start measuring. Every button press automatically advances to the next element, so you always know exactly which task is being timed — right there on the screen. Who it's for * Industrial engineers and process engineers conducting time studies * Anyone tracking takt time or work time as part of kaizen or continuous improvement activities * Anyone who has hit the limits of a stopwatch and notepad Key features * Register work elements in advance, then start measuring (any number of elements) * One button press automatically advances to the next element * Measure multiple cycles in a single session, recorded cycle by cycle * Save and reuse process templates across multiple workflows * Export measurement data as an Excel file and share instantly * Vibration feedback designed for noisy factory environments * Screen stays on during measurement so it never locks mid-session

Screenshots

Cycle WorkTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cycle WorkTimer at none against Next Step's 1. Cycle WorkTimer also leads on device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. Next Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cycle WorkTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Next Step versus Cycle WorkTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext StepCycle WorkTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony CucciaOH OKOCHI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Next Step

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$3.99
None

Cycle WorkTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Next Step free?
Next Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cycle WorkTimer free?
Cycle WorkTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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