Comparison

Custom Workout Timer vs iCountTimer

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

Head to head
About

Custom Workout Timer

Design custom workout routines with timed exercises. This app provides spoken prompts for each exercise and countdowns for remaining time. Enjoy your music without interruption during your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Create custom workout routines
  • Timed exercises
  • Spoken exercise prompts
  • Countdown timer
  • Music player integration
Features
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With this app, you create your own workouts of timed exercises. The app will speak to remind you which exercise to do next, and count down how much time you have left. It doesn't interfere with the music player, so you can listen to your music at the same time.

About

iCountTimer

This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save custom presets
  • Large, clear display
  • Audio cues
  • Smart screen lock
  • Health app integration (Pro)
Features
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Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Custom Workout Timer4 screens
iCountTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iCountTimer at 4.7 against Custom Workout Timer's 3.7. Custom Workout Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Custom Workout Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCountTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Custom Workout Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of iCountTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Custom Workout Timer ships an update every 6 months, iCountTimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Custom Workout Timer versus iCountTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom Workout TimeriCountTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews90.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings612 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEncodia, LLCRhythmicWorks

Customer experience

Custom Workout Timer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

iCountTimer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative4.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Custom Workout Timer

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • Full App$1.99
3 purchases

iCountTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Custom Workout Timer free?
Custom Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCountTimer free?
iCountTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Custom Workout Timer or iCountTimer?
iCountTimer is rated higher. Custom Workout Timer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while iCountTimer averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Custom Workout Timer or iCountTimer have ads?
iCountTimer shows ads; Custom Workout Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Custom Workout Timer or iCountTimer?
Custom Workout Timer ships an update every 6 months, and iCountTimer every 4 months. Most recently, Custom Workout Timer was updated on September 19, 2026 and iCountTimer on October 1, 2026.

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