Comparison

GymPulseTimer vs Between

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

Between

Easily time your workouts with automatic rest tracking for sets or customizable interval timers. Features include lock screen integration, Apple Watch support, and hands-free Siri commands. Train with friends using shared logging or phone linking.

Highlights
  • Automatic rest timer after logging sets
  • Customizable interval timers (work/rest/rounds)
  • Lock screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Apple Watch Smart Stack support
  • Shared logging for multiple lifters
  • Phone linking for synchronized workouts
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Between is the easiest way to time your workout. Log a set and keep track of your rest time automatically. Prefer intervals? Pick your work and rest times, then let the rounds run. No setup, no account, no learning curve. LIFTING, ONE TAP AT A TIME • Tap log set when you rack the weight. Your rest timer countdown starts, with your set count right underneath. • Choose a rest length with one tap: 45, 60, 90, or 120 seconds or create custom lengths that match best for your workouts. • A chime plays when it's time to lift again. It plays over your music instead of pausing it. • When your rest runs out, the clock starts counting your set from 0:00, so you always know where you are. • One calm screen that stays put as you log. Nothing to dig through mid-workout. INTERVALS THAT RUN THEMSELVES • Set your work time, rest time, and number of rounds, then press start. • Everything runs on one ring: work, rest, round after round, from Tabata-style 20/10 to longer circuits of up to 50 rounds. • A chime and a gentle tap mark every change, even with your phone locked, so you never need to look down. ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN AND WRIST • The countdown stays on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with logging your set just one tap away. No need to unlock. • Your rest shows in the Apple Watch Smart Stack, so you can log the next set right from your wrist. In vibration mode, the watch buzzes 10 seconds before your rest ends and again at zero. No watch app to open. STAYS OUT OF YOUR WAY • The rest counter keeps you on track, even when your phone is locked or you switch apps. • Sound, haptics only, or silent: whatever suits your gym. • No account, no sign-up. Open it and go. TRAIN TOGETHER • Sharing equipment? Log up to four lifters on one phone. Between keeps everyone's count and shows whose rest is running. • Training side by side? Link phones with friends doing the same sets. Anyone's Log set starts the same rest on every phone. Phones connect directly, the way AirDrop does, so it works in a basement gym with no Wi-Fi or signal. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI Say "Log a set in Between," "Check my rest in Between," or "Rest 2 minutes in Between." Every answer is spoken, so your phone can stay in your pocket with AirPods in. The same actions work in Shortcuts, Spotlight, and on the Action Button. MAKE IT YOURS Four themes to match your mood: Night, Day, Navy, and Moss. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GymPulseTimer4 screens
Between4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Between at 100% against GymPulseTimer's 0%. Between also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). GymPulseTimer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Between sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Between holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GymPulseTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Between's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymPulseTimer ships an update every 6 days, Between daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GymPulseTimer versus Between: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymPulseTimerBetween
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel AncutaAnthony Frigo

Customer experience

GymPulseTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Between

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GymPulseTimer

One-time1
  • Unlock GymPulse Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Between

Subscriptions1
  • Between Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Between Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is GymPulseTimer free?
GymPulseTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Between free?
Between is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymPulseTimer or Between?
Between is rated higher. GymPulseTimer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Between averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do GymPulseTimer or Between have ads?
Between shows ads; GymPulseTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, GymPulseTimer or Between?
GymPulseTimer ships an update every 6 days, and Between daily. Most recently, GymPulseTimer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Between on October 26, 2026.

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