Comparison

GymPulseTimer vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

GymPulseTimer

This interval timer app is designed for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It features customizable work and rest periods, large visual countdowns, and audio cues. Live Activities display your progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, keeping you focused during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Save workout presets
  • Large, readable countdown display
  • Audio beeps and voice cues
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Offline functionality
Features
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GymPulseTimer is a simple, powerful interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. SET UP YOUR WORKOUT - Configure Get Ready, Work, and Rest intervals - Set your Rounds and Sets - Save presets for your favorite workouts (1 free, unlimited with Pro) TRAIN WITH CLARITY - Large countdown ring that's easy to read mid-workout - Audio beeps and voice cues for phase changes - 3-2-1 countdown alerts before each transition LIVE ACTIVITIES - See your countdown right on the Lock Screen - Track progress in the Dynamic Island - Never miss a transition, even with your phone locked STAY FOCUSED - Pause, resume, and restart anytime - Screen stays on during your workout - Works offline — no account, no internet needed Download GymPulseTimer and start training smarter.

About

Pulse

Features
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Pulse is an interval timer built for people who train seriously. Focus on your workout, not your phone. BUILT TO BE SEEN The countdown fills your screen. Bold color-coded backgrounds shift with each phase — green for work, indigo for rest, amber for prepare. You'll see it from across the gym without touching your phone. YOUR ROUTINE, YOUR WAY Chain multiple exercises into one continuous session. Each exercise gets its own set count, its own segments, its own timing. Prepare, Workout, Rest, Cooldown. Build it once, run it every time. AUDIO CUES THAT WORK Distinct beeps for transitions, last-3-second countdowns, and session complete. No voice coaching. No music. Just the cues you need, when you need them. FREE FEATURES • Full interval timer with all segment types • Audio cues and countdown beeps • Haptic feedback • 1 saved routine PULSE PREMIUM — ONE-TIME • Unlimited saved routines • Workout history — calendar, charts, and yearly heatmap • Cloud backup via iCloud (no account required) • All future premium features included No account required. No ads. No subscription. Ever.

Screenshots

GymPulseTimer4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pulse at 15.1 against GymPulseTimer's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. GymPulseTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymPulseTimer ships an update every 5 days, Pulse every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymPulseTimer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPulseTimerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AncutaTomas Bezouska

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GymPulseTimer

One-time1
  • Unlock GymPulse Pro$4.99
1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Pulse PRO$3.99

Questions

Is GymPulseTimer free?
GymPulseTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymPulseTimer or Pulse have ads?
Neither GymPulseTimer nor Pulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymPulseTimer or Pulse?
GymPulseTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Pulse every 3 days. Most recently, GymPulseTimer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Pulse on September 8, 2026.

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