Comparison

Custom Interval Workout Timer vs Gains Coach

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

Head to head
About

Custom Interval Workout Timer

Features
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The ultimate workout timer for any training style. Whether you're doing Tabata sprints, EMOM weightlifting, AMRAP circuits, HIIT cardio, or boxing rounds — Custom Interval Workout Timer has you covered. TIMER TYPES • Tabata — Classic 20s work / 10s rest intervals • EMOM — Every Minute on the Minute • AMRAP — As Many Rounds As Possible with countdown • HIIT — Customizable work/rest intervals • Boxing — Round timer with rest periods • For Time — Count up with target time • Custom — Build any interval sequence you want POWERFUL FEATURES • Timer Chains — Link multiple timers to run back-to-back • Preset Library — 15+ ready-to-go workouts for beginners and pros • Manual Advance — Pause between intervals and go at your own pace • Adjustable Prep Time — Get ready before each workout starts AUDIO & HAPTICS • Voice Announcements — Hear phase changes and round counts • Countdown Beeps — Audio cues as intervals end • 7 Beep Sounds — Choose a different sound for each timer type • Haptic Feedback — Feel transitions even with sound off TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Workout History — Log every completed session • Monthly Calendar — See your training at a glance • Weekly Stats — Track workouts and total training time STOPWATCH • Precision stopwatch with lap tracking • Fastest and slowest lap highlighting SHARE & CUSTOMIZE • Share timers via QR code or link • Import timers from friends • 8 accent colors and dark/light/system themes • Keep Screen On mode for hands-free training APPLE WATCH (Pro) • Mirror and control timers from your wrist APPLE HEALTH • Automatically log workouts to Apple Health • Contribute to your Activity Rings Download now and start training smarter. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/michaelmcgillapps/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/michaelmcgillapps/privacy-policy

About

Gains Coach

Features
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Gains is a strength-focused gym app: log workouts, build routines, track progress, and see your Strength Elo grow. FREE • Log workouts with sets, reps, and weight • Routines and templates • Workout history and personal records • Strength Elo ranking and recovery check-ins • Progress and estimated 1RM GAINS PREMIUM (optional subscription) • AI Coach — training advice and chat • Post-workout AI analysis • AI routine generator • Physique scans • Gains Identity (gym archetype) • Smart workout suggestions and Train next Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID Settings → Subscriptions. Privacy: https://gainsai.net/privacy Terms: https://gainsai.net/terms

Screenshots

Custom Interval Workout Timer4 screens
Gains Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gains Coach at none against Custom Interval Workout Timer's shown. Gains Coach also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Custom Interval Workout Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gains Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Custom Interval Workout Timer versus Gains Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom Interval Workout TimerGains Coach
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael McGill apps llcAlan Zhainar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Custom Interval Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Gains Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Gains Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Gains Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Custom Interval Workout Timer free?
Custom Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gains Coach free?
Gains Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Custom Interval Workout Timer or Gains Coach have ads?
Custom Interval Workout Timer shows ads; Gains Coach does not.

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