Comparison

GripProject vs Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

GripProject

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GripProject helps climbers build measurable finger strength through science-backed training protocols. Built for plateaued intermediate climbers stuck between V4-V8, but works for any level of experience. HOW IT WORKS - Complete a baseline strength test to unlock your personalized plan - Follow three research-validated protocols: Max Strength, Power Endurance, and Capacity - Track daily finger readiness to train smart and avoid overtraining - Watch your progress on interactive charts over time KEY FEATURES - Timer-guided training sessions with haptic cue, designed for one-handed, chalk-covered use at the gym - Smart progression that changes one variable at a time based on your RPE - Dual-streak tracking for both training days and daily check-ins - All data stored locally on your device, works fully offline - No account required BACKED BY RESEARCH Each protocol is grounded in climbing-specific studies (Medernach 2022, López-Rivera & González-Badillo 2019) so you know the "why" behind every hang. Stop guessing. Start progressing. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Subscription Required To Use GripProject GripProject PRO is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks full app access. • Yearly: $29.99/year — includes a 3-day free trial • Monthly: $7.99/month Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://www.gripproject.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Timer

Create and save custom interval timers for various workout routines like Tabata and HIIT. Features audio cues, haptics, and voice announcements for phase changes. Keeps running with the screen locked and offers Live Activities on iOS.

Highlights
  • Build custom interval timers
  • Save and reuse timer templates
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Voice announcements for phase changes
  • Live Activities on iOS Lock Screen
  • Runs with screen locked
Features
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A workout interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, and any work-and-rest routine. Build a timer once, save it, and run it again with one tap. It's free to use. No paywall. No ads. No tracking. No accounts. What it does: - Build interval timers with warm-up, work, rest, recovery, and cool-down phases - Save timers as templates and run them again in one tap - Audio cues, haptics, and optional voice announcements at every phase change - Watch the phase, set, and time left on a clear countdown screen - On iOS, a Live Activity shows your timer on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Keeps running with the screen locked, so the phone can sit in your pocket Made for any interval discipline: - Rock climbing: hangboard and fingerboard repeaters (try 7 seconds on, 3 seconds off, for 6 sets), plus campus-board and no-hang protocols - Boxing, MMA, and martial arts: timed rounds with rest between them - High-intensity interval training and functional fitness: Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP - Running and cycling: sprint and interval training - Strength and calisthenics: timed sets and supersets - Yoga, mobility, and stretching: hold each pose for a set time - Physical therapy and rehab: timed holds and repetitions - Meditation and breathwork: steady, repeating intervals If it has a "work for a bit, rest for a bit, repeat" shape, you can build it here. Your data stays with you. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your timers stay on your phone. The only network activity is the check for app updates, which carries no information about you. Open source: https://github.com/Josh-Approved/workout-timer What it doesn't do: No paywall. No ads. No tracking. No accounts. No subscriptions. The whole app is the whole app: every feature is here, free. Josh Approved is supported by the people who use it. No ads, no subscriptions, no data harvest. What keeps this sustainable is whether it's worth a few dollars to you. If it is, there's an optional tip jar in the app. Send feedback: feedback@joshapproved.com

Screenshots

Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Workout Timer at 2 against GripProject's —. On price, in-app purchases 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. GripProject sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Workout Timer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
GripProject versus Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGripProjectWorkout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGunnar AuttersonJosh Approved LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GripProject

Subscriptions2
  • GRIPPED - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • GRIPPED - Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
5 purchases

Workout Timer

One-time5
  • Tip$2.99
  • Tip$4.99
  • Tip$9.99
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  • Tip$19.99
  • Tip$49.99

Questions

Is GripProject free?
GripProject is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer free?
Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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