# Treadmill Trails vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treadmill Trails at free with in-app purchases against Workout Timer's subscription. Treadmill Trails also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (974 vs 43). Workout Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Trails sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Workout Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Treadmill Trails holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trails has 974 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Treadmill Trails's written reviews are positive against 88% of Workout Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, Workout Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Trails | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **974** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 82 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Cheaper Slower, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868994558) | [Oleksandr Bilyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588574362) |

## What reviewers say

### Treadmill Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555)

Experience immersive virtual workouts on your treadmill, bike, or elliptical. Explore stunning real-world locations like Hawaii and national parks while listening to your own music. Enjoy a 30-minute escape with each video, yours to keep forever.

**Highlights:** Immersive virtual trail videos, Supports treadmill, bike, elliptical, Use with your own music, Explore diverse global locations, 30-minute workout videos, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Minute FREE SAMPLER | Free | one-time |
| Central Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hanakapiai Falls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amphitheater Lake Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Walk Wake-Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful and Strange in Bryce | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angels Landing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail in Autumn Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Hits: Kaua’i, Hawai’i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Trees: Giant Redwoods, CA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safari Trail In Africa- Run With The Herds | $0.99 | one-time |
| California Coastal Bluff Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glaciers! The Grinnell Glacier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Canyon, 60 minutes R2R | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yosemite:Valley-Summit 60mins | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Variety of trails
- 💡 No monthly subscription
- 👍 Affordable individual trail purchases
- 👍 Motivating narration and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trails disappearing from downloads
- 🐛 Login/account issues after inactivity
- 🐛 Storage issues with downloading new trails
- 🔇 Lack of nature sounds option
- 🔇 Repetitive narration

**Reported bugs**

- Trails not staying downloaded
- Login issues after period of inactivity
- Storage errors when downloading new trails

**Requested features**

- More 60-minute trail options
- Trail search filters (e.g., sunny, winter)
- Trail location maps
- Integration with fitness tracking
- More international trail locations


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-pro-way/id1588574360)

Enhance your workouts with custom timers, motivational quotes, and background operation. This app offers an intuitive interface for setting up and starting your favorite routines quickly. It supports a wide range of fitness activities, from HIIT to CrossFit.

**Highlights:** Workout announcements, Motivational quotes, Personal timer presets, Intuitive interface, Customizable icons and names, Background operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Workout Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $5.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Workout Timer | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Boxing Timer | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Workout Timer | $18.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Treadmill Trails free?

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

### Is Workout Timer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Treadmill Trails or Workout Timer?

Treadmill Trails is rated higher. Treadmill Trails averages 4.7 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Treadmill Trails or Workout Timer have ads?

Neither Treadmill Trails nor Workout Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Treadmill Trails or Workout Timer?

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, and Workout Timer every 2 days. Most recently, Treadmill Trails was updated on September 22, 2026 and Workout Timer on June 5, 2026.

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