# Onyx Timer vs Exercise Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Exercise Timer at 4.8 against Onyx Timer's 4.1. Exercise Timer also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 16). Onyx Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onyx Timer 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exercise Timer has 1K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Onyx Timer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Exercise Timer's.

Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Exercise Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onyx Timer | Exercise Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-timer-hands-free-voice-controlled-talking-exercise-timer/id880784736/reviews) | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exercise-timer-interval-timer/id1501534442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **73.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Edelman](https://appshunter.io/developer/460175496) | [Neurondigital Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501534441) |

## What reviewers say

### Onyx Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-timer-hands-free-voice-controlled-talking-exercise-timer/id880784736)

This app allows users to create and manage custom workouts combining time-based and rep-based exercises. Control your workout hands-free with voice commands and receive audio cues for each exercise. Workouts can be saved and shared, with options for visual and auditory customization.

**Highlights:** Voice-controlled timer, Mix time and rep-based exercises, Audio exercise announcements, Background operation, Workout saving and sharing, Customizable commands

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $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 Onyx Timer free?

Onyx Timer 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, Onyx Timer or Exercise Timer?

Exercise Timer is rated higher. Onyx Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Exercise Timer averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do Onyx Timer or Exercise Timer have ads?

Neither Onyx Timer nor Exercise Timer shows ads.

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

Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Exercise Timer monthly. Most recently, Onyx Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Exercise Timer on October 20, 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.*