Comparison

PULSR Timer vs Timer

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

Head to head
About

PULSR Timer

Features
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PULSR is a simple, powerful interval timer designed for HIIT and circuit training. - Create custom workout menus with work/rest/reps settings - Chain multiple menus into programs for seamless execution - Audio cues keep you on track without watching the screen - Track your workout history with a calendar view - Japanese & English language support No account required. All data stays on your device.

About

Timer

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A timer for training that alternates between work and rest. Set your times, hit start, and watch the countdown in large, easy-to-read numbers with audio cues at every switch. ā–  Ready-made presets Tabata, HIIT, stretching, interval walking, and strength training are set up and ready. Pick one and start. ā–  Build your own workouts Set work time, rest time, and sets for each exercise, then save them together as one routine. Name it "Morning Full Body" or "Lower Body" and start it with a single tap next time. ā–  Easy to read while moving The remaining time fills the screen, so you can read it from across the room. The next phase and your set count stay visible at the same time. ā–  Audio guide A voice counts down the last three seconds, so you know when the phase changes without looking at your phone. Volume is adjustable and can be turned off. ā–  Automatic history Every finished workout is saved automatically. See your active days on a calendar, and check total time, sets, and streaks by week, month, or year. Nothing to type in. ā–  Keeps running with the screen off The timer keeps counting in the background, and voice cues let you know when each phase changes. Keep-screen-on is also supported. ā–  Reminders Pick the days and time, and the app will remind you. Set up to three reminders to help you keep going. ā–  Dark theme A dark theme is the default. You can switch to light or follow your device setting. ā–  Great for - Pushing through Tabata and HIIT sessions - Keeping rest periods consistent during strength training - Timing stretching and yoga - Building an interval walking habit - Looking back on what you've done No account needed. Your workout history is stored on your device.

Screenshots

PULSR Timer4 screens
Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PULSR Timer at none against Timer's shown. PULSR Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
PULSR Timer versus Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPULSR TimerTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinya HayashiFumiki Hashimoto

In-app purchases

None

PULSR Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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