PushPress Workout Timer vs GymNext Flex Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PushPress Workout Timer
This app provides a versatile interval timer for high-intensity workouts like AMRAP, EMOM, and Tabata. It features a clean, easy-to-read display and integrates with Apple Health to record workout data. Users can also access motivational countdowns from famous fitness personalities.
- AMRAP, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM, Tabata timers
- Records active energy burned to Apple Health
- Motivational countdowns from fitness personalities
- Clean, bold, high-contrast display
- Pair with TV for a gym clock display
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The PushPress Timer is the cleanest, easiest, most amazeballingest Timer out there. Built with high intensity workouts in mind, this timer handles almost every workout you can think of: AMRAP's, Count Up, Count Down, EMOM's, Tabata's and more! Records Workout data to Apple Health app including active energy burned. Get Motivated! Some of the most famous names in the world of Funcational Fitness are waiting to count you down. We've got Aja Barto, Carl Paoli, Coach Burgener, Diane Fu, Elyse Umeda, and Jamie Hagiya are ready to light the fire under your a**. We’ve already recorded audio of some other hot commodities in the community - and we’re recording more audio all the time! Expect frequent updates with more of the top athletes and coaches joining the mix! It’s So Simple We’ve taken a fresh approach to the typical timer, and made one that’s clean, crisp and clear. We know you probably have sweat (or blood) in your eye, and reading a clock that’s not well laid out might be a nightmare. The PushPress Timer has a big, bold display, highly contrasting colors and very easy to understand-at-a-glance interface. Stop wasting time trying to tell how far into a workout you are, and keep on moving that weight! Gym Clock Pair this app with your TV (using an Apple TV) and WHAM! You got yourself an instant massive, kick a** clock for your gym to use for workouts. Forget that old analog beeping clock from the 1980’s - put up a big ol’ TV in your gym and run this clock off of it. Use that TV when you’re not running a class to show YouTube videos of Klokov snatching mad weight… or use it to show Barney re-runs to the kids. Either way, it’s a massive upgrade to your space, something your clients will appreciate. ** Even though we really really love us some functional fitness (and own a couple boxes ourselves), The PushPress Timer is not affiliated with CrossFit, Inc., The CrossFit Games, or any other property owned by CrossFit, Inc. CrossFit is a registered trademark of CrossFit, Inc. **
GymNext Flex Timer
This app offers advanced interval training timing with customizable modes and the ability to control an external LED display. It integrates with wearables and heart rate monitors for a comprehensive workout experience.
- Control external LED displays
- Multiple customizable timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, etc.)
- Save and recall favorite workouts
- Apple Watch control
- Audio sync with music
- Heart rate monitor integration
- Control multiple LED displays
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Meet the future of interval training. GymNext Flex Timer is the only timer app that combines powerful workout programming with control of large, wall-mounted LED displays—giving you the best of both worlds. Traditional gym timers rely on clunky remotes and are difficult to use. Mobile apps are flexible, but hard to see across the room. Flex Timer solves both. Build and control your workouts from your phone while displaying them on bright, easy-to-read LED screens anywhere in your gym. Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuits, bootcamps, boxing, MMA, strength training, and more. Features: • Use the app on its own or connect to GymNext LED displays for maximum visibility • Core timer modes include Count Up/Down, Round, Tabata, EMOM, Mixed Intervals, and Sets with Rest • Plan your personal workouts or full classes in advance—everything ready in one tap • Share timers with athletes and trainers instantly using simple links • Save workouts to your library for quick access • Control your timer from Apple Watch—completely hands-free • Smart audio sync keeps your music and timer cues perfectly aligned • Connect multiple Bluetooth heart rate monitors and track performance in real time • Set custom heart rate zones for better training feedback • Control multiple timers across your gym at the same time • Run different workouts simultaneously for group training • Reliable Bluetooth control with no line-of-sight limitations “This will eventually become the standard for all gyms” – Garage Gym Reviews “All our coaches love the clock” – CrossFit Barrie “We love it to death” – Wolverine Strength & Conditioning Download Flex Timer and upgrade the way you train. We’re always improving. Have feedback? Reach us at support@gymnext.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PushPress Workout Timer at none against GymNext Flex Timer's 2. PushPress Workout Timer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). GymNext Flex Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. GymNext Flex Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. PushPress Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PushPress Workout Timer against 4.8 for GymNext Flex Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.8K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PushPress Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 72% of GymNext Flex Timer's.
PushPress Workout Timer ships an update every 2 months, GymNext Flex Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | PushPress Workout Timer | GymNext Flex Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) | 4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better | 71.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | 2.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PushPress, Inc. | Homick Enterprises |
Customer experience
PushPress Workout Timer
GymNext Flex Timer
User reviews
PushPress Workout Timer
From 5.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great timer for workouts
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable timer settings
- 🔒 No ads or subscriptions
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sound issues (volume changes, audio cutting out)
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in background
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with Apple Watch and other apps
- 👎 Intrusive ads in some versions
GymNext Flex Timer
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔔 Reliable and consistent
- 💪 Excellent for interval training
- 🔊 Clear audio cues
Room to improve
- 🐛 Audio cues sometimes stop working
- 🔊 Lack of volume control
- 🔍 Detailed instructions needed for beginners
- ⏱️ Delayed countdown between phone and timer
Bugs and requests
PushPress Workout Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer resetting or freezing during workouts
- Inconsistent behavior of 'Rounds Left' and 'Cycles Left' timers
- Workout duration not accurately recorded in Apple Health
Requested features
5 requests- Option to choose countdown voice/sound
- Ability to save custom workout routines
- Halfway point alerts for work intervals
- EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer mode
- Improved Apple Watch integration
GymNext Flex Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Saved timers not consistently loading
- Segmented timers not saving properly
Requested features
4 requests- Watch app integration for remote control
- Background audio playback when app is closed
- Customizable voice options
- Lap timer functionality
In-app purchases
PushPress Workout Timer
No in-app purchases
GymNext Flex Timer
- Flex Timer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Flex Timer Pro Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
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