# Timerlist vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against Timerlist's 3.1. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 25) and review sentiment (73% vs 55%). Timerlist's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timerlist 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 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Timerlist's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timerlist | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerlist-an-interval-timer-for-yoga-running-cooking-meditation-workouts-training-practice-tests-and-much-more/id769031985/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Strauss LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/769031988) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Timerlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timerlist-an-interval-timer-for-yoga-running-cooking-meditation-workouts-training-practice-tests-and-much-more/id769031985)

This versatile interval timer app functions like a playlist, allowing you to manage multiple timed activities simultaneously. It offers total control with intuitive navigation, customizable themes, and spoken announcements in multiple languages. Ideal for various routines from workouts to cooking.

**Highlights:** Playlist-like timer management, Run multiple timers simultaneously, Spoken countdowns and announcements, Customizable themes, Intuitive swipe gestures for control, Airplay support for sound output

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timerlist Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and simple UI
- 💡 Highly customizable timers
- 🚀 Works well for various activities (exercise, cooking, music)
- 🎨 Beautiful and elegant design
- 🔊 Clear voice announcements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app not opening
- ⚠️ No longer supported/updated
- 📉 Paid features not working after updates
- ❌ Loss of data after reinstallation
- 🔇 Sound/notification issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App closes immediately after opening
- App does not open after phone replacement
- Paid features not working
- Voice alerts not working

**Requested features**

- Update app for newer iOS versions
- Fix crashing and opening issues
- Restore functionality for paid features
- Add timer backup/sync feature
- Improve sound/notification reliability


### 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 Timerlist free?

Timerlist 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, Timerlist or Exercise Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Timerlist averages 3.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Timerlist or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither Timerlist nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

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

Timerlist ships an update monthly, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Timerlist was updated on October 23, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 27, 2026.

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