Comparison

RxTimer vs GRIT

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

Head to head
About

RxTimer

Features
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RxTimer is the timer built for CrossFit, functional fitness, and HIIT — For Time, EMOM, AMRAP, Tabata, and fully Custom intervals, all in one app. No more configuring a generic stopwatch or squinting at the gym clock. Set your workout in seconds and let voice announcements keep your eyes on the bar, not the screen. JUDGE MODE Running a competition or coaching a class? Judge Mode lets you build a workout, track every rep in real time, log no-reps, and enforce time caps — then get instant post-workout analytics with splits and breaks. BUILT FOR THE GYM • Six workout formats, ready in seconds • Voice countdowns and interval cues, even in the background — mixes with your own music • Session restoration if you get interrupted mid-WOD • Workout history to review and repeat past sessions • Universal app for iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no login, no subscription. Every workout stays on your device. Available in 11 languages: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish, Polish, and Russian.

About

GRIT

Features
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GRIT is a fast, focused WOD timer for functional fitness, garage gyms, coaches and athletes. Choose the format, set your workout and start. GRIT includes: • For Time • AMRAP • EMOM • Tabata • Custom work/rest intervals • Time-of-day clock BUILD COMPLETE WORKOUTS Combine For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals and Rest blocks into one session. Reorder blocks, set each phase and run the complete workout without rebuilding the clock between sections. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR Use GRIT on iPhone or iPad, or turn your device sideways for a large, high-contrast workout clock. Clear work, rest and countdown colors help you understand the phase while you are moving, and distinct audio cues keep the session on track. A connected AirPlay display can show a synchronized, read-only timer. FAST, FLEXIBLE SETUP Set the time cap, duration, rounds, work, rest and count-in for the workout in front of you. Fully custom sub-minute timers are supported, and the core timer modes are available without a subscription. GRIT WORKOUT LIBRARIES AND HISTORY Search GRIT Benchmarks and GRIT Tribute Workouts by workout or movement. Save your result, mark RX or scaled, add notes and keep your recent sessions on your phone. OPTIONAL APPLE HEALTH MATCHING If you choose to grant access, GRIT can match a saved result with a nearby Apple Health workout from your Apple Watch. Health access is optional. FREE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No subscription. No advertising. Your saved results stay on your device. If you choose Send to a mate, the workout definition is uploaded to create a shareable link. Your personal result and session notes are not shared. Download GRIT, choose a mode and start the clock.

Screenshots

RxTimer4 screens
GRIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GRIT at every 2 days against RxTimer's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RxTimer ships an update every 2 months, GRIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RxTimer versus GRIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRxTimerGRIT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVasileios DiamantidisAndrew Dunn

In-app purchases

None

RxTimer

No in-app purchases

None

GRIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RxTimer free?
RxTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GRIT free?
GRIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RxTimer or GRIT have ads?
Neither RxTimer nor GRIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RxTimer or GRIT?
RxTimer ships an update every 2 months, and GRIT every 2 days. Most recently, RxTimer was updated on October 16, 2026 and GRIT on October 13, 2026.

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