Comparison

HybridWorkoutTimer vs Pulse

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

Head to head
About

HybridWorkoutTimer

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HybridTimer is a clean, focused interval timer built for serious training. Whether you're doing Tabata sprints, EMOMs, AMRAPs, or a fully custom circuit, HybridTimer keeps you locked in with no clutter and no subscriptions. FIVE TIMER MODES Ā· Tabata — Classic work/rest intervals. Configure duration, rest, and rounds. Skip rest periods and jump straight into the next round. Ā· EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) — Set your interval length and total duration. HybridTimer counts you in at the start of every minute so you stay on pace. Ā· AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) — Work for a fixed duration and tap to count your rounds as you go. Ā· For Time — Race against a time cap. Count up or count down — your call. Ā· MIX — Build a fully custom sequence of Work, Rest, and Prepare segments repeated across multiple rounds. Perfect for complex circuits and class programming. LIVE ACTIVITIES Your timer stays visible on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island throughout your workout — no need to unlock your phone mid-set. AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Ā· Beep sounds and voice announcements for every transition Ā· Three sound styles: Classic, Bright, Soft Ā· Interval countdown: configurable beep in the last few seconds of each interval so you're never caught off guard Ā· Haptic feedback for every phase change FULLY CONFIGURABLE Ā· Adjustable start countdown (0–10 seconds, or skip it entirely) Ā· Pause and resume any timer mid-workout Ā· Skip rest periods during Tabata and MIX Ā· Keep screen awake during training Ā· Save and reuse presets for every timer type WORKOUT HISTORY Every session is logged automatically. Review your workout history, see total time trained, and track consistency over time. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No subscriptions. No ads. All your data — history, presets, settings — is stored locally on your device and never leaves it.

About

Pulse

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Pulse is a focused interval timer built for fast, repeatable training sessions. Create custom presets for work, rest, rounds, and sets, then start training with large full-screen timing, clear phase transitions, and workout history saved on-device. Use Pulse for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing rounds, bike intervals, or any structured workout that needs reliable timing. Live Activities keep the active timer visible from the Lock Screen, while voice announcements, sound cues, haptics, and keep-screen-on controls help you stay in the workout. Pulse also supports optional Bluetooth heart-rate monitors so you can see live BPM during training. Cast the timer to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so the whole room can follow along. Your presets and workout history stay on your device. No account is required.

Screenshots

HybridWorkoutTimer4 screens
Pulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HybridWorkoutTimer at none against Pulse's 1. HybridWorkoutTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pulse's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HybridWorkoutTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
HybridWorkoutTimer versus Pulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHybridWorkoutTimerPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthijs van DijkClarved Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HybridWorkoutTimer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pulse

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is HybridWorkoutTimer free?
HybridWorkoutTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HybridWorkoutTimer or Pulse have ads?
Pulse shows ads; HybridWorkoutTimer does not.

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