Comparison

Timer 2000 vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

Timer 2000

Features
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FiTimer is a fast, no-nonsense interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, circuits, stretching, and anything else built around "do X seconds, rest Y seconds, repeat N times." On iPhone and Apple Watch — now with custom circuits, a Lock Screen timer, and streak tracking. CIRCUITS — NEW • Comes with a ready-made Full Body circuit — try it, then build your own. • Build your own workout: named exercises, each with its own duration, repeated over rounds. • FiTimer calls out every exercise — "Squats", "Plank" — so you never have to look at the screen. • During rest it tells you what's coming next. • Optional warm-up and cool-down phases bookend any workout, circuits and classic sets alike. LOCK SCREEN & DYNAMIC ISLAND — NEW • Your running timer lives on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island: current exercise, set counter, and remaining time at a glance. • No unlocking mid-set to check where you are. iPHONE • Three things on the screen: sets, exercise duration, rest duration. Plus or minus to dial each one. Long-press +/− to auto-repeat. • Five preset slots — four built-in (8×20/10, 6×40/20, 5×1m/15, 4×3m/1m) and one fully customisable. • 3-2-1 countdown into every workout. • Audio cues that actually help: a rising-pitch tick every second, a higher beep every 5 seconds, plus a voice announcement on a configurable interval ("3 minutes 20 seconds remaining"). Off, every 10s, or every 30s. • Mute toggle for quiet environments — visual countdown only, no sound. • Pause / resume / stop, with a clear "next phase" hint so you always know what's coming. • Set rest to 0 for self-paced circuits — FiTimer waits for you to tap CONTINUE before the next set. • Keeps running when the screen is locked, audio coming through your speaker or headphones. • Siri and Shortcuts: say "Start a fiTimer workout" — works from the Action Button too. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • A monthly calendar marks every day you finished a workout. • Streaks, a 12-week trend chart, and 15 achievements to unlock. • Home Screen widget with your current streak and this week's workouts. • Optional daily reminder at your chosen time — it knows your streak and what's at stake. • iCloud sync: progress and achievements follow you across your devices. • Apple Health: finished sessions can be saved as HIIT workouts. Off by default. APPLE WATCH • Start, pause, and stop workouts from your wrist — no need to fish your phone out mid-set. • Workouts finished on the watch now count on your iPhone calendar too. • Drift-free clock so the timer never falls behind during long sessions. • Voice announcements over AirPods. • Haptic cues every 5 seconds and on phase transitions, so you can train without headphones and still feel the cadence. • Stays awake for the full workout via the watch's extended runtime session. PRIVACY No accounts. No analytics. No ads. Your settings and workout history live on your devices and in your own iCloud — nowhere else. Apple Health is written only if you switch it on, and never read. WHY FiTimer Most workout-timer apps want to be your fitness coach, sell you premium content, and track your soul. FiTimer doesn't. It's a timer. Open it, dial in the workout, hit START, train, close it.

About

Cadence

This app helps movement instructors lead classes hands-free by syncing class timing, sequences, and cues to their Apple Watch. Build custom routines with detailed notes and transitions, and deliver polished sessions without needing to check your phone.

Highlights
  • Hands-free class leading
  • Apple Watch sync
  • Custom routine builder
  • At-a-glance timing
  • Tactile haptic cues
  • Custom form prompts
  • Offline class execution
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Teach beautifully. Hands-free. Cadence is the intuitive routine builder and wrist companion designed for Pilates, Yoga, Barre, and movement instructors who want to lead uninterrupted, captivating classes. Never break eye contact with your students to check notes on your phone or paper again. Cadence keeps your class timing, sequence, and form cues seamlessly synced to your Apple Watch giving you complete freedom to move, correct form, and hold space for your studio. **CRAFTED FOR BOUTIQUE MOVEMENT TEACHERS** Whether you're guiding a 45-minute Reformer Flow, a high-intensity Mat Pilates session, or a restorative Yin Yoga class, Cadence transforms how you prepare and present your routines. **Designed for Your Wrist** - At-a-Glance Timing: High-contrast, elegant countdown timer built for quick glances while teaching. - Tactile Haptic Cues: Gentle vibrations notify you when it’s time to transition to the next step—no alarms or audible beeps. - Custom Form Prompts: Display key cues, breathwork reminders, or spring setup notes directly on your Apple Watch display. **Intuitive Routine Builder** - Fluid Flow Assembly: Craft custom classes step-by-step with tailored durations, transition intervals, and precise teaching notes. - Visual Intensity Flow: See your class build and cool down through an elegant intensity visualization. - Flexible Library: Organize your routines into distinct collections—Private Sessions, Studio Flows, Mat, Reformer, or Quick Practices. **Seamless Apple Watch Sync** - Instant Syncing: One tap sends your full routine directly to your wrist. - Offline Independence: Once synced, run your entire class offline from your Apple Watch—no phone needed in the room. **Your Studio, Your Aesthetic** - Editorial Aesthetics: Beautiful, minimal interface inspired by high-end wellness studios. - Curated Color Themes: Customize your app experience with calm, organic palettes including Sage, Lagoon, Blush, Clay, and Midnight Sculpt. **WHO IS CADENCE FOR?** - Pilates Instructors: Keep track of spring changes, footwork counts, and transitional flow without touching a screen. - Yoga Teachers: Guide breath rhythms, pose holds, and peak sequences with quiet confidence. - Barre & Fitness Guides: Stay on top of precise interval timing while maintaining high energy with your class. - Movement Coaches: Deliver polished, elevated private and group sessions effortlessly. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cadencetimer.ai/privacy

Screenshots

Timer 20004 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timer 2000 at none against Cadence's 1. Timer 2000 also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. Cadence sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Timer 2000 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timer 2000 ships an update every 2 days, Cadence fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Timer 2000 versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer 2000Cadence
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnton PopovTrue AI Ventures

In-app purchases

None

Timer 2000

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions1
  • Cadence Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Timer 2000 free?
Timer 2000 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timer 2000 or Cadence have ads?
Neither Timer 2000 nor Cadence shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timer 2000 or Cadence?
Timer 2000 ships an update every 2 days, and Cadence fortnightly. Most recently, Timer 2000 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Cadence on October 8, 2026.

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