Comparison

Hyperion Timer vs Pilates Atlas

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

Head to head
About

Hyperion Timer

This interval timer app offers precise timing for various training protocols like Tabata and HIIT. It features a customizable workout builder, stunning animated visuals, and Live Activity integration for seamless tracking without unlocking your phone.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Live Activity on Dynamic Island/Lock Screen
  • Exercise-based routine builder
  • Animated progress ring
  • Built-in workout presets
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Hyperion Timer is a beautifully designed interval timer built for serious training. Whether you're doing Tabata, HIIT, EMOM, or your own custom protocol, Hyperion delivers precise timing with stunning visuals — and tracks your workout right on the Dynamic Island. DYNAMIC ISLAND & LOCK SCREEN Your workout lives outside the app. Hyperion pushes a Live Activity to the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen so you can glance at: • Current phase (Warmup, Work, Rest) with color-coded icons • Live countdown timer that ticks in real time • Round progress and exercise name • All without unlocking or switching apps Put your phone down mid-set and still know exactly where you stand. BUILD EXERCISE-BASED WORKOUTS Go beyond simple rounds. Hyperion's workout builder lets you assemble full routines from a library of 45+ exercises: • Browse by category — Upper Body, Lower Body, Core, Cardio, Full Body, Stretch • Configure each exercise independently — sets, duration, rest time • Rename exercises and pick custom icons to make them yours • Drag to reorder with a long press • Scroll-wheel pickers for fast, precise number entry The timer sequences through every exercise automatically — work phases, rest phases, and everything in between. GORGEOUS ANIMATED TIMER Watch the glowing progress ring animate smoothly through each phase. Color gradients shift between warmup, work, and rest to give you instant visual feedback without looking away from your training. BUILT-IN WORKOUT PRESETS Get started immediately with four professionally-designed interval workouts: • Tabata — 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest for 8 rounds • HIIT Classic — 30 seconds work, 15 seconds rest for 10 rounds • EMOM — Every Minute On the Minute, 50 seconds work, 10 seconds rest • Pyramid — Variable intervals that build up and back down CREATE YOUR OWN WORKOUTS Build unlimited custom workouts tailored to your training style: • Set your own work and rest durations • Choose the number of rounds • Add a warmup countdown • Pick from 10 vibrant color themes • Save and reuse your favorite workouts FULL CONTROL VIA SETTINGS Tune every aspect of the experience: • Keep Screen Awake — Prevent dimming during workouts • Sound Effects — Toggle countdown beeps and phase alerts • Background Audio — Hear alerts even when the app is minimized • Haptic Feedback — Vibration on taps, transitions, and completion • Dynamic Island — Enable or disable Live Activity (iOS) DESIGNED FOR TRAINING Every detail is crafted for gym use: • Large, readable timer display • Countdown beeps for the final 3 seconds of each phase • Haptic feedback on every phase transition • Dark theme reduces eye strain and saves battery • Polished animated launch sequence WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE All your data stays on your device. No account required. No internet needed. Just open the app and start training. NO ADS. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. Hyperion Timer is a one-time download. No recurring fees. No premium tiers. No interruptions. Just a focused tool for focused training. Perfect for: • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) • Tabata workouts • CrossFit & functional fitness • Circuit training • Kettlebell & dumbbell workouts • Bodyweight training • Running intervals • Boxing rounds • Yoga flows • Any timed exercise protocol Download Hyperion Timer and experience the most beautiful way to train with intervals.

About

Pilates Atlas

Features
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Pilates Atlas is the reference tool serious instructors actually use. Every classical mat and Reformer exercise, clearly broken down with: - Visual reference - Muscle anatomy - Spring settings - Practical cueing - Common mistakes - Related movement chains Built for instructors refining their teaching and movers who want precision — not guesswork. First 5 exercises free. Full repertoire unlocked with subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hyperion Timer4 screens
Pilates Atlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilates Atlas at Free against Hyperion Timer's $0.99. Hyperion Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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

Pilates Atlas is free to download; Hyperion Timer costs $0.99 up front. Pilates Atlas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Hyperion Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hyperion Timer versus Pilates Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperion TimerPilates Atlas
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPhoenix Strategies LLCJessy Bad

In-app purchases

None

Hyperion Timer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilates Atlas

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hyperion Timer free?
Hyperion Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilates Atlas free?
Pilates Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hyperion Timer or Pilates Atlas have ads?
Neither Hyperion Timer nor Pilates Atlas shows ads.

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