# StrengthReps vs Timer Plus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StrengthReps at none against Timer Plus's 4. StrengthReps also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Timer Plus's advantage is ratings volume (61K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StrengthReps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Timer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timer Plus has 61K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of StrengthReps's written reviews are positive against 93% of Timer Plus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StrengthReps ships an update every 6 days, Timer Plus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StrengthReps | Timer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strengthreps/id877299136/reviews) | **[4.8 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **61K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Graziano](https://appshunter.io/developer/775457908) | [ArGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810651723) |

## What reviewers say

### StrengthReps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strengthreps/id877299136)

Easily calculate warmup sets and reps for the Starting Strength program. Simply adjust the weight slider for instant results. The app remembers your previous workout, making it simple to increase weight for your next session.

**Highlights:** Calculate warmup reps and sets, Starting Strength program support, Weight slider for goal weight, Remembers previous workout data, Easy weight progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timer-plus-workouts-timer/id1279716547)

This interval training app supports HIIT, circuit, and Tabata workouts with customizable rounds and cycles. It offers background operation, screen flashing, and voice guidance for an enhanced fitness experience. An Apple Watch companion app is also available.

**Highlights:** Customizable rounds and cycles, Interval stopwatch, Background timer operation, Informative screen flash, Save and history of timers, Voice guidance, Apple Watch app

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Plus Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Timer Plus Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Properly free, no hidden costs
- 👍 Customizable settings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for physical therapy and workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music volume issues
- 🐛 Difficulty finding saved timers
- 🐛 Inconsistent notification alerts
- 🐛 Inability to skip rounds

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stopping unexpectedly due to notifications or phone calls
- Inconsistent volume changes when using music
- Difficulty finding and loading saved timers

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and save custom workouts
- Option to turn off countdown sound
- Customizable alert sounds
- Ability to skip or pause rounds
- Connection to health/fitness tracking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StrengthReps free?

StrengthReps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timer Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StrengthReps or Timer Plus?

Timer Plus is rated higher. StrengthReps averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timer Plus averages 4.8 from 61K ratings.

### Do StrengthReps or Timer Plus have ads?

Timer Plus shows ads; StrengthReps does not.

### Which is updated more often, StrengthReps or Timer Plus?

StrengthReps ships an update every 6 days, and Timer Plus every 3 weeks. Most recently, StrengthReps was updated on October 2, 2026 and Timer Plus on October 13, 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.*