Comparison

iCountTimer Pro vs Japanese Walking Coach

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

Head to head
About

iCountTimer Pro

This app combines a timer and counter for various fitness activities, from interval training to strength sessions. It offers a clear display, audio cues, and smart lock functionality to help users focus on their workouts. The Pro version includes Apple Watch support, no ads, and advanced customization options.

Highlights
  • Timer and counter combined
  • Save presets by activity
  • Large clear display with progress bar
  • Audio cues
  • Smart lock
  • Apple Watch app
  • Health app integration
Features
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Workout timer & counter which is simple, practical and classy. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, sports, strength training, HIIT or other fitness requirements, this app can easily fit in and accelerate your progress. Time your repetitions, forget the count and focus on your moves. A must-have app for exercise enthusiasts, athletes, trainers, coaches and all the fitness freaks who are passionate about exercising. Features: • Timer + Counter combined together • Save timers/counters as presets organised by activities • Large clear display with progress bar • Audio cues • Smart lock to lock timer screen Pro version features: • Apple Watch app + Simple Counter and Timer for quick access + Presets from the iPhone app are available in Apple Watch app organised by activities • No Ads • Extended slider limits, • Input custom values • Save upto 40 presets • 5 different themes • Various choices for alert sounds • Different counter modes • Custom start delay • Calories estimation** • Health app integration • Today widget in Notification Center Note: * Health app is not available on iPad ** The estimated calories are approximate Calories burned for any selected activity based on the MET (Metabolic Equivalent) values for the activity and personal details of individual. Actual energy expenditure may vary.

About

Japanese Walking Coach

Features
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Japanese Walking Coach – walk smarter, train better. Get more out of every step. Japanese Walking Coach guides you through your Japanese walking intervals right from your Apple Watch, helping you stay focused and consistent while your progress is tracked automatically. Train with clarity. Stay motivated. See your results. Guided interval walking Your Apple Watch leads you through every walk and recovery phase with clear cues. No counting, no guessing – just walk. Clear insights Review your sessions, intervals, and progress at a glance on your iPhone. Seamless sync All data syncs reliably between Apple Watch and iPhone – live and effortlessly. Apple Health integration Your workouts are automatically saved to Apple Health, keeping your fitness data complete. For anyone who wants to get more out of walking. Simple. Structured. Effective. Optimized for the latest Apple technologies (iOS 26 & watchOS 26).

Screenshots

iCountTimer Pro4 screens
Japanese Walking Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Japanese Walking Coach at Free against iCountTimer Pro's $19.99. Japanese Walking Coach also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). iCountTimer Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

Japanese Walking Coach is free to download; iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99 up front. Japanese Walking Coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iCountTimer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, Japanese Walking Coach every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iCountTimer Pro versus Japanese Walking Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCountTimer ProJapanese Walking Coach
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRhythmicWorksSascha Baecker

In-app purchases

None

iCountTimer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Japanese Walking Coach

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is iCountTimer Pro free?
iCountTimer Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Japanese Walking Coach free?
Japanese Walking Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iCountTimer Pro or Japanese Walking Coach have ads?
Neither iCountTimer Pro nor Japanese Walking Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCountTimer Pro or Japanese Walking Coach?
iCountTimer Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Japanese Walking Coach every 8 days. Most recently, iCountTimer Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Japanese Walking Coach on October 31, 2026.

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