Comparison

Hang Tracker vs Hang Timer

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

Head to head
About

Hang Tracker

Features
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Time your dead hangs, build grip strength and keep a daily streak, on iPhone or Apple Watch. Hang Tracker is a purpose-built timer for hanging from a pull-up bar. Tap Start hang, hold, and let the app count. Big legible timer, haptics, and a short Get ready countdown (3, 5 or 10 s). PRESETS THAT FIT A REAL DAY • Daily goal: hang until today's ring closes • Groove: six short 15-second hangs (grease-the-groove intervals) • Max hang: go as long as you can • Custom protocols: your own hang, rest and rounds SMALL STEPS UP (iPhone) • Repeat last: start your last session again with the same settings • Try +5s: your last hang plus five seconds when you want a little more ON YOUR WRIST Start, pause and finish hangs from Apple Watch, even with your iPhone locked. Open Hang on iPhone to add them to your history and streak. HABITS THAT STICK Today ring, streak, weekly time on the bar, home-screen widget and a smart reminder that stays quiet once today's goal is met. HANG PRO • Records: best hang by grip and a 30-day mix of easy, medium and hard sessions • Should I hang: a suggestion (hang, easy or rest) based on your recent time on the bar and overnight HRV from Apple Health. It never blocks Start hang and is not medical advice. • Completed hangs saved to Apple Health as workouts Hang Pro is available as a one-time Lifetime purchase ($12.99) or as a subscription (Yearly $8.99 or Monthly $1.99, each with a 3-day free trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage them in your App Store account settings. Timer, presets, streak and Watch app are free. No account required. Your hang history stays on your device. Privacy: https://hang.jozefowicz.dev/privacy Terms: https://hang.jozefowicz.dev/terms

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Hang Timer

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HangTimer is a simple, focused 30-day bar hang challenge designed to build grip strength, decompress your spine, and improve shoulder health — one hang at a time. Choose your level and follow a guided program that progressively increases your hang time over 30 days. Each day is a short, achievable workout. Miss a day? No problem — just pick up where you left off. THREE CHALLENGE LEVELS • Beginner — Start with short holds and build your foundation • Intermediate — Increase duration and endurance • Advanced — Push your limits with longer, more demanding sets FEATURES • Clean, distraction-free timer built for focus • 30-day winding path so you always know where you are • Streak tracking to keep your momentum • Daily reminder notifications at a time you choose • Share your achievement when you complete a challenge • No login, no subscription — just you and the bar

Screenshots

Hang Tracker4 screens
Hang Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hang Timer at none against Hang Tracker's 3. Hang Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Hang Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hang Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Hang Tracker versus Hang Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHang TrackerHang Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadoslaw JozefowiczWilliam Howze

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hang Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Hang Tracker Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$12.99
None

Hang Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hang Tracker free?
Hang Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hang Timer free?
Hang Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hang Tracker or Hang Timer have ads?
Neither Hang Tracker nor Hang Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hang Tracker or Hang Timer?
Hang Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hang Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hang Tracker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hang Timer on October 25, 2026.

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