Comparison

Pulse vs Timer for Workouts

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse: HIIT Interval Timer makes high-intensity interval training simple and effective. No sign-ups, no clutter — just fast, easy-to-use timers for your workouts. FEATURES: - Pre-set HIIT & Tabata workouts - Customizable intervals & rounds - Clear visual and sound alerts - Works fully offline - Lightweight and ad-supported (optional) Perfect for beginners and pros alike — Pulse keeps your training focused, simple, and motivating. Start your workout today!

About

Timer for Workouts

A straightforward stopwatch designed for various workout routines like Tabata, EMOM, and custom intervals. It offers audio and haptic cues to keep users focused during exercise without needing to check their device.

Highlights
  • Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval modes
  • Adjustable work, rest, and round settings
  • Audio and haptic cues
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Automatic settings saving
Features
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Timer for Workouts keeps interval training simple. Choose Tabata, EMOM, or custom intervals, then start your workout in one tap. Large, easy-to-read controls make it quick to get moving. Adjust your work time, rest time, and rounds to match your routine. Audio and haptic cues let you focus on your workout without constantly checking the screen. • Tabata — Start with the classic 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest, and 8 rounds, or adjust the timing to suit you. • EMOM — Train Every Minute on the Minute with your choice of rounds. • Custom intervals — Set your work periods, rest periods, and rounds. Your settings save automatically for next time. Use it for HIIT, circuit training, boxing rounds, planks, stretching, or rest between sets—at home or in the gym. No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just choose your intervals and get moving.

Screenshots

Pulse4 screens
Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer for Workouts at none against Pulse's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer for Workouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pulse ships an update fortnightly, Timer for Workouts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pulse versus Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseTimer for Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGirish PadavalaYUNFEI XU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse Pro Lifetime$3.99
None

Timer for Workouts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulse or Timer for Workouts have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pulse or Timer for Workouts?
Pulse ships an update fortnightly, and Timer for Workouts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pulse was updated on October 9, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on November 5, 2026.

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