Comparison

Gym Timer vs Stay In It Workout Timer

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

Head to head
About

Gym Timer

Features
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Train with precision. This workout timer is designed for focused HIIT, strength, and interval training. Whether you prefer audible alerts or silent vibration, the experience adapts to your environment so you can stay fully engaged in every session. The interface is clean and distraction-free, with clear work and rest timing that supports consistent performance. Create custom intervals, save routines, and repeat workouts effortlessly. Features β€’ Sound or vibration training alerts β€’ Work and rest interval timing β€’ Quick-start workout presets β€’ Custom routine builder β€’ Large, readable timer display β€’ Save and reuse workouts β€’ Clean, focused interface Pro Upgrade Unlock advanced flexibility: β€’ Unlimited custom presets β€’ Expanded interval options β€’ Persistent workout storage β€’ Additional visual themes A single upgrade β€” no subscription required. Built for HIIT sessions, strength training, circuit workouts, and cardio intervals. Designed to support focus, consistency, and progress.

About

Stay In It Workout Timer

Features
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Train your mind to stay longer. Plank timer, workout timer, and fitness timer built for discipline. Stay In It is a focused timer built for mental toughness and consistency. Whether you're holding a plank, pushing through a cold plunge, or hanging on for one more second, this app keeps you locked in. No distractions. No clutter. Just you vs. the clock. Built for real effort Plank Timer Cold Plunge Timer (Pro) Dead Hang Timer (Pro) Each mode is designed for high-intensity, no-excuses training. Stay locked in Clean, full-screen timer Quick-select presets Visual progress ring for real-time focus Start instantly with no setup friction Audio motivation that hits Voice cues to push you through Countdown alerts when it matters most Finish strong with completion feedback Build discipline This isn’t just a timer. It’s a habit builder. Stay in it. Upgrade to Pro Unlock all timer modes Custom timer intervals Voice packs and nicknames

Screenshots

Gym Timer4 screens
Stay In It Workout Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

Gym Timer and Stay In It Workout Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Gym Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stay In It Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gym Timer versus Stay In It Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGym TimerStay In It Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgustiyansyah SyamDANIEL EDWIN SCHUTTE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gym Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Gym Timer Pro$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Gym Timer Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Stay In It Workout Timer

One-time1
  • Stay In It: Discipline Timer$2.99

Questions

Is Gym Timer free?
Gym Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stay In It Workout Timer free?
Stay In It Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gym Timer or Stay In It Workout Timer have ads?
Neither Gym Timer nor Stay In It Workout Timer shows ads.

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