Comparison

GymNext Flex Timer vs A1Fit

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

A1Fit

This app offers targeted fitness classes in an intimate studio setting, focusing on specific workout types like calisthenics, weight training, and HIIT. It integrates personalized nutrition coaching for a holistic approach to well-being, empowering users to embrace a vital lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Targeted fitness classes
  • Intimate studio setting
  • Personalized nutrition coaching
  • Holistic well-being approach
  • Variety of workout types
  • Integrated fitness and nutrition
Features
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A studio fitness that specializes and focuses on providing targeted fitness classes in a more intimate style setting, often concentrating on a single type of workout like calisthenics, weight training, strengthening, stretching, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), with a strong emphasis on personalized instruction and a smaller class size compared to a traditional gym. We are also dedicated to nutrition, health, and wellness for those seeking holistic transformation. This innovative space combines cutting-edge fitness classes with personalized nutrition coaching, creating an integrated approach to well-being. Members are welcomed into a modern environment infused with natural light and motivational decor, where sleek workout studios host a variety of sessions, from high-energy interval training to calming yoga flows. Beyond the workouts, on-site nutritionists collaborate with fitness trainers to offer tailored meal plans ensuring that each individual understands the synergy between nutrition and fitness. This studio gym not only transforms bodies but nurtures minds, empowering members to embrace a lifestyle that celebrates vitality and well-being in every aspect of their lives.

Screenshots

GymNext Flex Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A1Fit at none against GymNext Flex Timer's 2. A1Fit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GymNext Flex Timer's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) 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. A1Fit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A1Fit 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, A1Fit every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GymNext Flex Timer versus A1Fit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNext Flex TimerA1Fit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB395 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomick EnterprisesAccountability First LLC

Customer experience

GymNext Flex Timer

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative22.0%

A1Fit

All ratings2 ratings
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

A1Fit

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

A1Fit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GymNext Flex Timer free?
GymNext Flex Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A1Fit free?
A1Fit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GymNext Flex Timer or A1Fit?
A1Fit is rated higher. GymNext Flex Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while A1Fit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do GymNext Flex Timer or A1Fit have ads?
Neither GymNext Flex Timer nor A1Fit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNext Flex Timer or A1Fit?
GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and A1Fit every 6 weeks. Most recently, GymNext Flex Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and A1Fit on October 1, 2026.

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