# JogRunSprint vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against JogRunSprint's 4.0. Exercise Timer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). JogRunSprint's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JogRunSprint sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Exercise Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Exercise Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of JogRunSprint's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

JogRunSprint ships an update every 4 months, Exercise Timer monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JogRunSprint | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jogrunsprint/id738529550/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loeberute.dk](https://appshunter.io/developer/395145063) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### JogRunSprint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jogrunsprint/id738529550)

This app guides you through the "10-20-30" running interval training method for improved speed and fitness. It provides visual and audio cues to manage your workout sets, helping you achieve results in just a few weeks.

**Highlights:** 10-20-30 interval training guidance, Visual and audio workout cues, Customizable workout sets, Progress tracking for speed improvement, Warm-up recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Statistics | $0.99 | one-time |


### Exercise Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442)

Create and guide custom interval training routines with this app. It supports timed and rep-based exercises, offers voice coaching, and logs your workout history with detailed analytics. Track progress over time and organize routines into training plans.

**Highlights:** Custom workout routines, Voice coach for next exercise, Timed and rep-based exercises, Workout logging and analytics, Training plans, Background operation, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exercise Timer Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Exercise Timer Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |
| Exercise Timer Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value without fluff
- 👍 Simple but customizable
- 👍 Awesome HIIT timer with exercise naming
- 👍 Versatile and customizable exercise timer
- 👍 A very underrated app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, freezes constantly
- 🐛 Apple Watch version dysfunctional
- 🐛 Input nightmare, difficult to use
- 🐛 Landscape mode not available on iOS
- 🐛 Reordering exercises in edit stage is a nightmare

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Randomly locking users out and requiring upgrade
- Deleting all routines after uninstalling
- Exercises not updating properly on Apple Watch
- Apple Watch app causing native exercise app to crash

**Requested features**

- Sync workouts across devices without logging out/in
- Ability to duplicate workouts on iPhone
- Search, sort, or reorder routines
- Connect with Apple Health app
- Shortcut/automation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JogRunSprint free?

JogRunSprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exercise Timer free?

Exercise Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JogRunSprint or Exercise Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. JogRunSprint averages 4.0 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do JogRunSprint or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither JogRunSprint nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JogRunSprint or Exercise Timer?

JogRunSprint ships an update every 4 months, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, JogRunSprint was updated on October 24, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*