Comparison

GymTimer vs TruTimer

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

Head to head
About

GymTimer

Create and follow custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Track progress, set goals, and earn rewards. Personalize your timer and sync data across devices with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Full-screen clear timer display
  • Workout history and progress tracking
  • Daily workout goals and streaks
  • Workout favorites and reminders
  • Cloud sync with Crystal ID
Features
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Build custom HIIT, Tabata and circuit workouts with a clear interval timer made for training. Control work, rest, exercises, rounds and recovery so every session stays on track. BUILD YOUR WORKOUT Set work and rest times, choose exercises and rounds, and add recovery time between rounds. Save favorite setups so your next session is ready in seconds. CREATE A ROUTINE Schedule favorite workouts for the days and times that suit you. Smart reminders help you stay consistent. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout history, active days, streaks, trophies, and awards. Set a daily activity goal and see how each session moves you forward. MAKE IT YOURS Choose themes, timer styles, sounds, week settings, and avatars. Optional cloud sync keeps supported data available across your devices. Some features require a Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://crystalinteractiveentertainment.com/privacy

About

TruTimer

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Stop glancing at your phone mid-workout. TruTimer talks you through every set with custom voice, sound, and vibration cues — timed to the exact second you choose. BUILD YOUR OWN TIMELINE Add cues wherever you want: "halfway," "switch arms," a beep at 15 seconds, a countdown before the next move. Every exercise gets its own timeline — no other timer app lets you customize down to the second. READY-MADE TEMPLATES Jump straight into isometric holds, strength circuits, stretching, rehab routines, and mindfulness sessions: • Plank, Side Plank, Wall Sit, Dead Hang • Farmer's Carry, Single Arm Curls • Tabata Circuit, Full Body / Upper Body / Lower Body Circuits • Physical Therapy, Yoga Pose • Meditation, Box Breathing CHAIN WORKOUTS TOGETHER Build multi-exercise, multi-round routines with the Workout Builder — or tap Quick Timer for an instant one-off session with your own duration, rest, and rounds. SMART GUIDANCE • Announces the next exercise before it starts • Optional 3-2-1 countdown into every segment • Halfway alerts so you always know where you stand • Full history of every completed session TRUTIMER PRO Unlock the full template library and unlimited saved workouts with a single one-time purchase — no subscription. Free users get 3 saved workouts and a starter set of templates. No account required. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

GymTimer4 screens
TruTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GymTimer at every 4 days against TruTimer's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TruTimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, TruTimer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GymTimer versus TruTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymTimerTruTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCrystal Interactive Entertainment LLCTrulsson Ingrup AB

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$4.991 Year
1 purchases

TruTimer

One-time1
  • TruTimer Pro$4.99

Questions

Is GymTimer free?
GymTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruTimer free?
TruTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymTimer or TruTimer have ads?
Both GymTimer and TruTimer show ads.
Which is updated more often, GymTimer or TruTimer?
GymTimer ships an update every 4 days, and TruTimer every 4 weeks. Most recently, GymTimer was updated on October 8, 2026 and TruTimer on September 30, 2026.

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