Custom Workout Timer vs Tik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create custom workout routines
- Timed exercises
- Spoken exercise prompts
- Countdown timer
- Music player integration
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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.
Tik
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Discover a new type of training: AI-animated avatars propel you to peak performance! FEATURES: Interval Timer: 'Tik' offers a fully customizable interval timer that allows you to effortlessly create Tabata, HIIT, or personalized workout intervals. Adjust work and rest periods, set breaks, and choose the number of rounds to optimize your training. AI-Controlled Avatars: Within the app, you'll find numerous inspiring AI-controlled avatars, including drill instructors, personal trainers, and much more. Choose your favorite and let their energy and motivation inspire you to achieve your best. Background Guidance: While the timer is running, your AI avatar remains consistently visible. Whether you're lifting weights, running on the treadmill, or practicing yoga, your avatar will accompany you with uplifting words and tips to motivate and guide you through the workout. What are you waiting for? Get 'Tik' now and experience an entirely new dimension of training. Connect with your personal AI avatar and reach your fitness goals faster than ever before. Become the master of your own training with 'Tik' – the ultimate fusion of AI and fitness!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tik at daily against Custom Workout Timer's every 6 months. Tik also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Custom Workout Timer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Tik sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Custom Workout Timer ships an update every 6 months, Tik daily. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Custom Workout Timer | Tik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Encodia, LLC | Steffen Ruppel |
In-app purchases
Custom Workout Timer
- 7-day TrialFree
- Full App$1.99
Tik
- Tik Premium (1 Month)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Tik Premium (1 Year)$12.991 Year
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