# Stand Up Reminder vs Workout Timer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Workout Timer at 61% against Stand Up Reminder's 3%. Workout Timer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Stand Up Reminder's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 51). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stand Up Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Workout Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 185 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Stand Up Reminder's written reviews are positive against 61% of Workout Timer's.

Stand Up Reminder ships an update every 6 months, Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stand Up Reminder | Workout Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-up-reminder/id972116640/reviews) | **[4.4 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 3.3% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/921360262) | [AppRebel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227876283) |

## What reviewers say

### Stand Up Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-up-reminder/id972116640)

This app encourages you to stand more throughout your day by providing timely reminders and tracking your standing duration. It helps you build a healthier habit of movement, potentially burning calories and increasing life expectancy.

**Highlights:** Immediate counting start, Set daily standing goals, Unlimited reminders with multiple sounds, Customizable reminder intervals, Track daily standing time, Calculate calories burned, Background mode operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Pure efficiency (from one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Ads everywhere
- ❌ Not functional
- ⏳ Timer doesn't work in background
- 🤔 Difficult to understand

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed
- Notifications not accessible
- Countdown with no setting changes
- App doesn't refresh properly after a day
- Tracking uses last opened day

**Requested features**

- Allow customization of standing goal duration
- Integrate with step counters like Fitbit
- Make the app work in the background
- Improve sync with iPhone
- Allow changing simple minutes


### Workout Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/workout-timer-intervals-and-tut/id1458958688)

Design personalized fitness routines with a highly customizable interval timer. Track your progress, play your own music, and receive spoken exercise prompts. Integrates with Apple Health for detailed workout data.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Create custom workout routines, Play background music, Text-to-speech exercise prompts, Save and reuse workouts, Time Under Tension (TUT) tempos, Apple Health integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premimum Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Detailed and informative
- 🔒 Reliable and consistent
- 💡 Useful features like voice prompts
- 🚀 Seamless workout experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and editing issues
- 🔒 Unreliable premium features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model complaints
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Workouts not saving properly
- Premium features not functioning as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unauthorized user issues after purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to save unlimited workouts
- Improved syncing and backup options
- Integration with fitness tracking apps
- More customization options for workouts
- Better customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stand Up Reminder free?

Stand Up Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Workout Timer free?

Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stand Up Reminder or Workout Timer?

Workout Timer is rated higher. Stand Up Reminder averages 4.0 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Workout Timer averages 4.4 from 51 ratings.

### Do Stand Up Reminder or Workout Timer have ads?

Both Stand Up Reminder and Workout Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stand Up Reminder or Workout Timer?

Stand Up Reminder ships an update every 6 months, and Workout Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stand Up Reminder was updated on November 6, 2026 and Workout Timer on November 6, 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.*