Comparison

WOD & Interval Timer vs Gym Timer

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

Head to head
About

WOD & Interval Timer

This app provides a voice-guided workout experience, acting as a personal coach to announce work intervals, rest periods, and upcoming exercises. It allows users to create custom timers and build complete workout routines, with a built-in journal to track progress and view performance statistics.

Highlights
  • Talking coach with voice cues
  • Customizable interval timers (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP)
  • Build multi-exercise workout routines
  • Workout journal and history
  • Progress charts and statistics
  • Ready-made workout templates
Features
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Your personal talking coach — right in your pocket. Qrep is the smartest interval timer that actually talks you through your workout. No need to look at the screen — just listen and train. TALKING COACH Qrep guides you with clear voice cues. It tells you when to work, when to rest, what exercise is next, and how many rounds are left. Like having a personal coach — but free. CREATE ANY TIMER Build the perfect timer for your training. Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing rounds, circuit training — if you can imagine it, you can build it. Fully customizable work, rest, rounds, and transitions. BUILD FULL WORKOUTS Go beyond a single timer. Combine multiple exercises into a complete workout routine. Hit start — and your talking coach takes over. WORKOUT JOURNAL Keep track of every session. Log your workouts, see your history, and never forget what you did last Tuesday. Your training diary — always in your pocket. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Charts and stats show how far you've come. Track your consistency, volume, and performance over time. READY-MADE TEMPLATES Not sure where to start? Pick from pre-built workouts and jump right in. GREAT FOR Boxing, MMA & kickboxing Crossfit — WOD, EMOM, AMRAP HIIT & Tabata Home workouts Running & circuit training Yoga & stretching intervals Download Qrep. Let your coach do the counting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gym Timer

Features
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Gym Timer is a free interval timer app designed for weight training, HIIT, Tabata, and boxing workouts. It helps you manage rest periods between sets with precision so you can stay focused and get the most out of every session. Whether you train at the gym or at home, Gym Timer gives you accurate, customizable timers that are free to use, with optional Premium plans for an ad-free experience. KEY FEATURES ● 9 Built-in Workout Presets Start training immediately with ready-made presets: 1/2/3/5-minute rest timers, Tabata (20s work / 10s rest), HIIT 30/30, Boxing rounds (3min / 1min rest), and more. No setup required. ● Fully Customizable Timers Create your own timer menus with unlimited steps. Set custom durations, names, and colors for each step. Perfect for building routines that match your exact training style. ● Lock Screen & Dynamic Island See your remaining time on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island without unlocking your phone. Never miss a timer while resting between sets. ● Background Timer with Notifications The timer keeps running in the background. Get notified with sound alerts and vibrations when each step completes — even when your phone is locked. ● Color-Coded Steps Distinguish training from rest periods at a glance. Choose from 9 colors to visually organize your workout steps. ● Stopwatch with Live Activity & Voice Announcements Track your workout times with a stopwatch that supports lap recording with centisecond precision. The stopwatch now appears on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and announces elapsed time aloud — focus on your workout without checking the screen. ● Haptic Feedback & Sound Effects Get clear physical and audio cues when steps start, pause, or complete. WHY CHOOSE GYM TIMER - Free to download, with optional Premium plans - Your timer data stays on your device - Lightweight and fast — no bloat, no account required - Supports Dynamic Island and Live Activities on iPhone 14 Pro and later - Designed specifically for weight training rest periods PERFECT FOR - Managing rest periods between sets at the gym - HIIT and Tabata interval training at home - Boxing round timers - CrossFit and circuit training - Anyone looking for a simple, reliable workout timer Download Gym Timer today and take control of your rest periods. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WOD & Interval Timer4 screens
Gym Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Timer at none against WOD & Interval Timer's 4. WOD & Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support 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. WOD & Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Gym Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WOD & Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Gym Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WOD & Interval Timer versus Gym Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWOD & Interval TimerGym Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB16 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperIurii Furmantakeru urushihara

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WOD & Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly2 variants$0.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly Full7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Gym Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WOD & Interval Timer free?
WOD & Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Timer free?
Gym Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WOD & Interval Timer or Gym Timer have ads?
Gym Timer shows ads; WOD & Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, WOD & Interval Timer or Gym Timer?
WOD & Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Gym Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, WOD & Interval Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Gym Timer on September 18, 2026.

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