Comparison

ListenTimer vs Ritmo Workout Timer

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

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ListenTimer

Features
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Work. Rest. Repeat β€” and hear every second of it. Set your intervals, then keep your eyes on your form. ListenTimer reads each second out loud through the whole round, so you always know where you are without looking. Planks, dead hangs, stretches, and breath work all work the same way. [ What it does ] β€’ Per-second voice countdown β€’ Routines (Tabata) β€” work and rest alternate automatically, with a spoken cue at every phase change β€’ Start instantly with one tap from your Apple Watch complication β€’ Plays nicely with your music and podcasts β€” audio ducking dips the music just for the count, then brings it right back β€’ Background playback β€” the count keeps running even when your screen is locked β€’ Live Activity β€” see the count on your Lock Screen β€’ Haptic feedback β€” your wrist taps along, even when your ears are covered β€’ Monthly calendar stats β€” see which days you trained at a glance [ Voice characters ] β€’ Default Female (free) β€” a calm, clear default voice β€’ Default Male (free) β€” a natural, steady male voice β€’ Yoga Instructor (premium) β€” a gentle, peaceful yoga instructor β€’ Drill Sergeant (premium) β€” a forceful voice that pushes your limits β€’ The Reaper (premium) β€” a chilling voice that counts down time β€’ News Anchor (premium) β€” a precise, straightforward news voice β€’ Late-night DJ (premium) β€” a soothing late-night radio voice Each character brings a different tone to your training rhythm. [ Presets ] β€’ Save your favorite times as presets so you can start in a tap β€’ Add, delete, and reorder presets freely β€’ All presets sync to your Apple Watch automatically [ Premium (one-time purchase, not a subscription) ] β€’ Unlocks 5 premium voices β€’ Apple Watch integration β€” start and control timers right from your wrist β€’ Start straight from a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget β€” one tap, without opening the app β€’ Custom voice interval β€” choose exactly how often the count is read β€’ Extended workout stats β€’ Removes in-app ads [ Made for you if ] β€’ You train in rounds β€” HIIT, Tabata, circuits, boxing, or CrossFit β€’ You can't or don't want to look at the screen mid-workout β€’ You train static holds β€” planks, dead hangs, pull-ups β€’ You need time awareness during yoga, meditation, or breath work β€’ You want a one-tap workout timer from your Apple Watch [ Privacy & permissions ] β€’ Tracking permission is only requested for personalized ads (declining doesn't affect any app feature) β€’ No microphone, contacts, location, camera, or health data access Support: contact@pocketlabs.kr Privacy policy: https://pocketlabs.kr/listentimer-privacy/en

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Ritmo Workout Timer

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Ritmo is the essential interval training timer: set your exercises, durations, rounds, and rests, hit START, and get to work. That’s it β€” no accounts, no subscriptions, no ads. BUILT FOR TRAINING Giant numbers & high contrast: read the countdown easily from a distance, even when you're out of breath Current exercise name and preview of the next one Distinct audio cues for every phase (3-2-1, go, rest, halfway point): they keep playing when the screen is locked and mix with your music without interrupting it Screen stays on during your workout YOUR WORKOUT IN 30 SECONDS Write your exercise list in your phone's Notes app and paste it: one line = one exercise, optional duration (45, 30s, 1:00) Saved workouts library: duplicate, edit, and restart in a tap Configurable rounds, rest between exercises, rest between rounds, and preparation time YOUR RHYTHM, YOUR STYLE 6 color themes: Neon, Ember, Ice, Candy, Solar, Slate Workout history with a calendar-style grid and daily streak Post-workout celebration β€” you earned it! English and Italian support DESIGNED FOR SHARING Record your workout with the timer in the video β€” phase, countdown, and next exercise are embedded directly in the clip. Featured muscle β€” the muscle group being worked appears in the video and timer. 3 HUD styles: bar, ring, stories. "Social" intro card with name, level, goal, and tips. PRIVACY FIRST Zero data collection: everything stays on your phone No registration required Works offline Perfect for HIIT, circuits, Tabata, bodyweight training, stretching, and any time-based workout.

Screenshots

ListenTimer4 screens
Ritmo Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ritmo Workout Timer at none against ListenTimer's shown. Ritmo Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ListenTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ritmo Workout Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListenTimer ships an update every 5 days, Ritmo Workout Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ListenTimer versus Ritmo Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListenTimerRitmo Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size146 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketLabsLorenzo Franceschini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ListenTimer

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Ritmo Workout Timer

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$6.99

Questions

Is ListenTimer free?
ListenTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ritmo Workout Timer free?
Ritmo Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ListenTimer or Ritmo Workout Timer have ads?
ListenTimer shows ads; Ritmo Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, ListenTimer or Ritmo Workout Timer?
ListenTimer ships an update every 5 days, and Ritmo Workout Timer daily. Most recently, ListenTimer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Ritmo Workout Timer on September 17, 2026.

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