Comparison

Workoutimer vs Simple Training Timer

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

Head to head
About

Workoutimer

Create and customize interval timers for various workout styles like HIIT and Tabata. Save your custom routines, track your progress, and utilize preset timers for quick workouts. Enjoy flexible settings for training parts, durations, and intervals.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers
  • Save up to 100 custom timers
  • Background execution
  • Training part and duration settings
  • Interval and set number settings
  • Workout history tracking
  • Preset timers
Features
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Workoutimer is timer app that can be freely workout settings such as HIIT and Tabata timer. You can assemble the set by setting the training parts freely in Workoutimer. Circuit training, HIIT or Tabata timer, how to use is up to you . Function - Save 100 custom timers you edited by free - Background execution and notification ON / OFF - Setting of training part name and duration - Setting interval time - Setting the number of sets - History screen for checking your "Done" records - 4 types of preset timer - Speech notification ON / OFF - Countdown sound ON / OFF - Countdown vibration ON / OFF - Tick sound ON / OFF - Setting of the screen lock during the timer display - Setting of Immediately timer start after the timer display - Hide unnecessary preset timer if you want

About

Simple Training Timer

This app helps with daily strength training by accurately timing workouts, rest periods, and sets. Customize various training menus to suit your fitness goals and enjoy more fulfilling exercise sessions.

Highlights
  • Accurate workout timing
  • Rest period tracking
  • Set and repetition count
  • Customizable training menus
  • Daily strength training assistance
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This application is a timer application that assists your strength training on a daily basis. We measure accurately the preset training time, break time, number of times, and set number with a timer and tell you. It is possible to use it for various training menus from fulfilling setting items. Please enjoy fulfilling training. ・Terms of Use https://eeggs.jp/terms-of-use-en

Screenshots

Workoutimer4 screens
Simple Training Timer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Workoutimer at 4.8 against Simple Training Timer's 4.5. Simple Training Timer's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Workoutimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Simple Training Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Workoutimer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 63 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Workoutimer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Simple Training Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Workoutimer ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Training Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Workoutimer versus Simple Training Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorkoutimerSimple Training Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (180 ratings) — better4.5 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings180 — better63
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB31 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGen TakedaEasterEggs

Customer experience

Workoutimer

All ratings180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative27.7%

Simple Training Timer

All ratings63 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative26.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Workoutimer

One-time1
  • Hide Ad$0.99
1 purchases

Simple Training Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Workoutimer free?
Workoutimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Training Timer free?
Simple Training Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Workoutimer or Simple Training Timer?
Workoutimer is rated higher. Workoutimer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Simple Training Timer averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.
Do Workoutimer or Simple Training Timer have ads?
Both Workoutimer and Simple Training Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Workoutimer or Simple Training Timer?
Workoutimer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Training Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Workoutimer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Simple Training Timer on September 29, 2026.

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