Comparison

Onyx Timer vs Voice Counting

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Onyx Timer

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
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Onyx is a talking timer app that lets you mix time-based and rep-based exercises in the same workout. Turn on listening mode to control the timer with your voice - after you're done with those pushups, simply say "next!" to go to the next exercise. Features: • Announces exercises in Siri's voice. • Customizable voice control commands for hands-free operation. • Runs in background, or with screen locked. • Listen to music while using the timer. • Optional beep and vibrate between exercises. • Workouts are saved to iCloud, or locally if iCloud is disabled. • Swipe screen to go forward or back. • Displays exercises as a running marquee. • Highly customizable. • Mix time-based and rep-based exercises in the same workout. • Add images and notes to exercises and color-code them. • In-depth help / operating manual. • Import and export workouts via email. • Dark and light skin.

About

Voice Counting

Easily track repetitions for workouts and stretches using voice commands. Set custom counts, break times, and multiple sets for a more comfortable solo home exercise experience.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated counting
  • Customizable sets and breaks
  • Workout list creation
  • Countdown timer
  • Ad-free premium option
Features
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Do you want to count the number of times by voice with workout or stretching? This app is an app that counts by voice according to the set number of times and break time. With this app, you will be more comfortable exercising at home alone! Just tap the play button and it will count the trainings you have created in the list in order. You can set the countdown time, the number of times per set, the number of sets, the time of one time, and the break time. In the free version, you can create one list and two trainings. If you want to create unlimited training, create up to 20 lists, or hide ads, consider purchasing the premium version in the app. ---------------------- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://akikibai-labolatory.jimdofree.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Onyx Timer4 screens
Voice Counting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Voice Counting at 4.7 against Onyx Timer's 4.1. Onyx Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Onyx Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Voice Counting sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Voice Counting holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Onyx Timer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Voice Counting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Voice Counting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Onyx Timer versus Voice Counting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnyx TimerVoice Counting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings)4.7 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews70.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1639 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill EdelmanKei Suefuji

Customer experience

Onyx Timer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.8%

Voice Counting

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onyx Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Voice Counting

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$3.99

Questions

Is Onyx Timer free?
Onyx Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voice Counting free?
Voice Counting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onyx Timer or Voice Counting?
Voice Counting is rated higher. Onyx Timer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Voice Counting averages 4.7 from 39 ratings.
Do Onyx Timer or Voice Counting have ads?
Voice Counting shows ads; Onyx Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Onyx Timer or Voice Counting?
Onyx Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voice Counting every 2 months. Most recently, Onyx Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Voice Counting on October 18, 2026.

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