# AMPED vs Postmarks

AMPED and Postmarks are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. AMPED sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Postmarks sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AMPED against 5.0 for Postmarks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AMPED | Postmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-wod-timer/id6761851532/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmarks-steps-and-stamps/id6761856446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mihai Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/980269154) | [Yutaro Sakairi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891796629) |

## What reviewers say

### AMPED

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-wod-timer/id6761851532)

This workout timer is designed for athletes, offering four essential modes without clutter or ads. It provides glanceable displays, audio cues, and seamless music integration. Advanced features like Apple Watch support and workout history are available through an optional upgrade.

**Highlights:** Four workout timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time), Large, glanceable display for gym use, Countdown beeps and haptics, Music integration, does not interrupt audio, Apple Watch mirroring and heart rate tracking, Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, Workout history with detailed breakdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMPED Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Amped Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


### Postmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/postmarks-steps-and-stamps/id6761856446)

This app transforms daily steps into a journey across real-world locations, rewarding users with collectible stamps and a personal travel passport. It encourages consistent walking by providing a destination and purpose for each outing, turning movement into a meaningful adventure.

**Highlights:** Virtual travel across real cities, Collectible vintage postage stamps, Personalized travel passport, Automated daily journal entries, Habit building through gamification, Unlockable 'After Dark' stamp collections

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Postmarks Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Kintsugi Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart of Honshu — After Dark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Korea & Taiwan Pack — Day | $3.99 | one-time |
| Japan Explorer Pack — Day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Northern Japan Pack — Day | $5.99 | one-time |
| Korea & Taiwan Pack — Day & Night | $5.99 | one-time |
| Japan Explorer Pack — Day & Night | $7.99 | one-time |
| Northern Japan Pack — Day & Night | $7.99 | one-time |
| Postmarks: Japan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime All-Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime All-Access Promotion Only | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AMPED free?

AMPED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Postmarks free?

Postmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AMPED or Postmarks?

AMPED and Postmarks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do AMPED or Postmarks have ads?

Neither AMPED nor Postmarks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AMPED or Postmarks?

AMPED ships an update weekly, and Postmarks weekly. Most recently, AMPED was updated on October 12, 2026 and Postmarks on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*