Comparison

Timer for Workouts vs Coach Clock

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

Head to head
About

Timer for Workouts

A straightforward stopwatch designed for various workout routines like Tabata, EMOM, and custom intervals. It offers audio and haptic cues to keep users focused during exercise without needing to check their device.

Highlights
  • Tabata, EMOM, and custom interval modes
  • Adjustable work, rest, and round settings
  • Audio and haptic cues
  • Large, easy-to-use buttons
  • Automatic settings saving
Features
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Workout Timer is a no-fuss workout timer built for Tabata, EMOM, and fully custom intervals. Three large buttons. One tap to start. One setting button to customize work time, rest time, and rounds. Audio and haptic cues keep you on track so you never have to look at your phone mid-workout. • Tabata – 20s work / 10s rest × 8 rounds (default, fully adjustable) • EMOM – Every Minute on the Minute with configurable rounds • Custom – Set any work/rest/round combination you need , settings are saved automatically No accounts. No ads. No subscriptions. Just a timer that works.

About

Coach Clock

Features
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Coach Clock is an interval timer for trainers, coaches, and athletes who need reusable class templates, a big readable display, and reliable workout cues. Start free with everything you need to run a session, then unlock Coach Clock Pro once to remove ads and go unlimited. KEY FEATURES - Class-ready timer display: huge countdown, current interval, next interval, round count, elapsed time, and remaining time. - Professional presets: HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, boxing rounds, run/walk intervals, mobility flows, and gym rest timers. - Custom template builder: warmups, work blocks, rests, rounds, cooldowns, names, colors, and cue settings. - Trainer workflow: duplicate templates, favorite your go-to sessions, and (with Pro) share timer files with clients or other coaches. - iPad stage mode: high-contrast timer layouts designed to be seen across a room. - Audio and haptic cues: countdowns, bells, phase changes, and quiet mode options. - Local-first: no account required, and your templates stay on device unless you choose to share them. FREE VS PRO Free: every timer format, all presets, the big display, local class history, and up to 3 custom templates. The free version is supported by ads. Coach Clock Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription): removes ads and unlocks unlimited saved templates, template sharing with import/export, premium display tools, advanced cues, and full class history. WHY COACH CLOCK Generic interval timers can be powerful but slow to set up. Coach Clock is built around the live coaching moment: choose a template, start the class, glance at what is next, and keep the session moving. SAFE FITNESS NOTE Coach Clock provides timing tools only. It does not provide medical, fitness, safety, or coaching advice. You choose the exercises, intensity, and suitability of every session. Consult a qualified professional before starting or changing an exercise routine, especially if you have a medical condition, injury, are pregnant, or are new to exercise. Support, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use: https://nemostation90.github.io/app-support/apps/coach-clock/

Screenshots

Timer for Workouts4 screens
Coach Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer for Workouts at none against Coach Clock's 1. Timer for Workouts also leads on ads (none vs shown). Coach Clock's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Coach Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Timer for Workouts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer for Workouts ships an update every 3 months, Coach Clock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timer for Workouts versus Coach Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer for WorkoutsCoach Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUNFEI XUQuoc Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Timer for Workouts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Coach Clock

One-time1
  • Coach Clock Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coach Clock free?
Coach Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer for Workouts or Coach Clock have ads?
Coach Clock shows ads; Timer for Workouts does not.
Which is updated more often, Timer for Workouts or Coach Clock?
Timer for Workouts ships an update every 3 months, and Coach Clock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Timer for Workouts was updated on October 31, 2026 and Coach Clock on October 28, 2026.

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