Comparison

GymNext Flex Timer vs GIFTED Coaching

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

GIFTED Coaching

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey. Monitor workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements with real-time coach support and community motivation. Achieve your health goals with integrated device tracking and progress visualization.

Highlights
  • Personalized workout programs
  • Workout and exercise video tracking
  • Meal and nutrition tracking
  • Daily habit monitoring
  • Goal setting and progress tracking
  • Real-time coach messaging
  • Community support and motivation
  • Body measurement tracking
Features
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With the GIFTED Coaching App, you will have access to workout programs designed specifically to help you reach your fitness and health goals! You can follow & track your workouts, your nutrition, your lifestyle habits, measurements and results–all with the help of your coach. FEATURES: - Access training plans and track workouts - Follow along to exercise and workout videos - Track your meals and make better food choices - Stay on top of your daily habits - Set health and fitness goals and track progress towards your goals - Gain milestone badges for achieving new personal bests and maintaining habit streaks - Message your coach in real-time - Be part of digital communities to meet people with similar health goals and stay motivated - Track body measurements and take progress photos - Get push notification reminders for scheduled workouts and activities - Connect your Apple Watch to track workouts, steps, habits, and more right from your wrist - Connect to other wearable devices and apps like the Apple Health App, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Withings devices to track workouts, sleep, nutrition, and body stats and composition Download the app today!

Screenshots

GymNext Flex Timer4 screens
GIFTED Coaching4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GIFTED Coaching at none against GymNext Flex Timer's 2. GIFTED Coaching also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GymNext Flex Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. GIFTED Coaching asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GIFTED Coaching holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GymNext Flex Timer has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of GIFTED Coaching's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, GIFTED Coaching every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GymNext Flex Timer versus GIFTED Coaching: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNext Flex TimerGIFTED Coaching
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomick EnterprisesGIFTED PERFORMANCE, LLC

Customer experience

GymNext Flex Timer

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

GIFTED Coaching

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

GIFTED Coaching

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

GIFTED Coaching

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNext Flex Timer free?
GymNext Flex Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GIFTED Coaching free?
GIFTED Coaching is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GymNext Flex Timer or GIFTED Coaching?
GIFTED Coaching is rated higher. GymNext Flex Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while GIFTED Coaching averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do GymNext Flex Timer or GIFTED Coaching have ads?
Neither GymNext Flex Timer nor GIFTED Coaching shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNext Flex Timer or GIFTED Coaching?
GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and GIFTED Coaching every 6 weeks. Most recently, GymNext Flex Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and GIFTED Coaching on September 22, 2026.

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