Timer vs Workout Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Timer
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A timer for training that alternates between work and rest. Set your times, hit start, and watch the countdown in large, easy-to-read numbers with audio cues at every switch. โ Ready-made presets Tabata, HIIT, stretching, interval walking, and strength training are set up and ready. Pick one and start. โ Build your own workouts Set work time, rest time, and sets for each exercise, then save them together as one routine. Name it "Morning Full Body" or "Lower Body" and start it with a single tap next time. โ Easy to read while moving The remaining time fills the screen, so you can read it from across the room. The next phase and your set count stay visible at the same time. โ Audio guide A voice counts down the last three seconds, so you know when the phase changes without looking at your phone. Volume is adjustable and can be turned off. โ Automatic history Every finished workout is saved automatically. See your active days on a calendar, and check total time, sets, and streaks by week, month, or year. Nothing to type in. โ Keeps running with the screen off The timer keeps counting in the background, and voice cues let you know when each phase changes. Keep-screen-on is also supported. โ Reminders Pick the days and time, and the app will remind you. Set up to three reminders to help you keep going. โ Dark theme A dark theme is the default. You can switch to light or follow your device setting. โ Great for - Pushing through Tabata and HIIT sessions - Keeping rest periods consistent during strength training - Timing stretching and yoga - Building an interval walking habit - Looking back on what you've done No account needed. Your workout history is stored on your device.
Workout Timer
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Workout Timer is the ultimate interval training companion crafted specifically for iOS 17 and watchOS 10+. Whether you are crushing heavy sets in the gym, doing high-intensity Tabata at home, or running EMOM CrossFit circuits, Workout Timer eliminates distractions so you can focus entirely on the burn. [WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKOUT TIMER] [Interactive Lock Screen & Dynamic Island] Sweaty hands? Phone mounted across the gym? Control your entire workout directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island with zero phone unlock required. [Standalone Apple Watch App & Bilateral Sync] Fully untethered workout freedom. Precise Taptic haptics buzz your wrist on 3, 2, 1, while HealthKit tracks your heart rate and closes your Apple Fitness rings. [PRO Guided Video Loops (10-Min Core Abs)] Experience Apple Fitness+ quality workout guidance. Every exercise features continuous posture loops and automatically previews the next exercise during rest periods. [Multilingual Voice Coaches & Audio Ducking] Train with coaches in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Listen to your favorite workout playlist on Spotify or Apple Music - audio levels automatically duck when the coach speaks. [One-Time Purchase - No Subscriptions!] We believe in fair software. Unlock the full program once and keep lifetime access forever across all your devices. [PERFECT FOR] - Tabata Protocols (20s Work / 10s Rest) - High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - EMOM & CrossFit WODs - Strength Training & Weightlifting Rest Timers - Boxing, MMA & Martial Arts Rounds Download Workout Timer today and make every second count!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Workout Timer at none against Timer's shown. Workout Timer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Timer | Workout Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fumiki Hashimoto | Kang Wen Chiang |
In-app purchases
Timer
No in-app purchases
Workout Timer
No in-app purchases









