Comparison

GymNext Flex Timer vs Equipment Setup

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

Head to head
About

GymNext Flex Timer

This app offers advanced interval training timing with customizable modes and the ability to control an external LED display. It integrates with wearables and heart rate monitors for a comprehensive workout experience.

Highlights
  • Control external LED displays
  • Multiple customizable timer modes (Tabata, EMOM, etc.)
  • Save and recall favorite workouts
  • Apple Watch control
  • Audio sync with music
  • Heart rate monitor integration
  • Control multiple LED displays
Features
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Meet the future of interval training. GymNext Flex Timer is the only timer app that combines powerful workout programming with control of large, wall-mounted LED displays—giving you the best of both worlds. Traditional gym timers rely on clunky remotes and are difficult to use. Mobile apps are flexible, but hard to see across the room. Flex Timer solves both. Build and control your workouts from your phone while displaying them on bright, easy-to-read LED screens anywhere in your gym. Perfect for HIIT, CrossFit, circuits, bootcamps, boxing, MMA, strength training, and more. Features: • Use the app on its own or connect to GymNext LED displays for maximum visibility • Core timer modes include Count Up/Down, Round, Tabata, EMOM, Mixed Intervals, and Sets with Rest • Plan your personal workouts or full classes in advance—everything ready in one tap • Share timers with athletes and trainers instantly using simple links • Save workouts to your library for quick access • Control your timer from Apple Watch—completely hands-free • Smart audio sync keeps your music and timer cues perfectly aligned • Connect multiple Bluetooth heart rate monitors and track performance in real time • Set custom heart rate zones for better training feedback • Control multiple timers across your gym at the same time • Run different workouts simultaneously for group training • Reliable Bluetooth control with no line-of-sight limitations “This will eventually become the standard for all gyms” – Garage Gym Reviews “All our coaches love the clock” – CrossFit Barrie “We love it to death” – Wolverine Strength & Conditioning Download Flex Timer and upgrade the way you train. We’re always improving. Have feedback? Reach us at support@gymnext.com

About

Equipment Setup

This tool simplifies the setup and network connection of your fitness equipment. Scan product codes to link devices, ensuring a smooth configuration process tailored to your network type. Stay connected to your fitness programs and track workouts.

Highlights
  • Simplify equipment configuration
  • Scan product codes
  • Link equipment to network
  • Customized network setup
  • Connect to Technogym cloud
  • Consult fitness programs
  • Track workouts
Features
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The Equipment app is a configuration tool for your Technogym equipment. It will help the user to simplify the configuration of their equipment process in just a few steps whenever and wherever they want to. With the Equipment app our users will be able to scan the product code of each equipment and link it to their network. The configuration process has been customised in order to meet every and each specific network type the customers might have in order to ensure a flawless customer experience and delight each user. By linking the equipment to the network, the user will be able to stay connected with Technogym's cloud, consult his fitness program, check and save his workouts and much more! Stay connected, stay fit, be wellness!

Screenshots

GymNext Flex Timer4 screens
Equipment Setup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GymNext Flex Timer at 72% against Equipment Setup's 17%. GymNext Flex Timer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Equipment Setup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GymNext Flex Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Equipment Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GymNext Flex Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymNext Flex Timer has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of GymNext Flex Timer's written reviews are positive against 17% of Equipment Setup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Equipment Setup every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GymNext Flex Timer versus Equipment Setup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNext Flex TimerEquipment Setup
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomick EnterprisesTechnogym

Customer experience

GymNext Flex Timer

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.8%

Equipment Setup

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

Bugs and requests

GymNext Flex Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Saved timers not consistently loading
  • Segmented timers not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Watch app integration for remote control
  • Background audio playback when app is closed
  • Customizable voice options
  • Lap timer functionality

Equipment Setup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GymNext Flex Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Flex Timer Pro Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Flex Timer Pro Yearly1 Month trial$79.991 Year
None

Equipment Setup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNext Flex Timer free?
GymNext Flex Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Equipment Setup free?
Equipment Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GymNext Flex Timer or Equipment Setup?
GymNext Flex Timer is rated higher. GymNext Flex Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Equipment Setup averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do GymNext Flex Timer or Equipment Setup have ads?
Neither GymNext Flex Timer nor Equipment Setup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNext Flex Timer or Equipment Setup?
GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Equipment Setup every 8 months. Most recently, GymNext Flex Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Equipment Setup on August 15, 2026.

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