Comparison

GymNext Flex Timer vs Exerly

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

Exerly

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Your smartest workout partner just showed up. Exerly builds you a personalized workout plan in seconds — based on your goals, experience, equipment, and schedule. No guesswork. No complicated setup. Just open the app and start lifting. WORKOUT PLANS BUILT AROUND YOU Tell Exerly what you're working with — your goal, your gear, your schedule — and it creates a training program designed just for you. Building muscle, getting stronger, or staying fit? Your plan adapts to match. TRACK EVERY REP, EVERY SET Log your workouts in real time with a clean, distraction-free interface. Track weight, reps, RPE, drop sets, myo-reps, and supersets. A built-in rest timer keeps you on pace. Pause and resume whenever life interrupts. COACHING THAT ACTUALLY HELPS Exerly doesn't just track — it thinks. Get progressive overload suggestions based on your real performance. Receive recovery insights when you're pushing too hard. Your plan adjusts automatically for deloads and time off, so you always come back stronger. LEVEL UP YOUR FITNESS Earn XP for every workout. Unlock achievements. Watch your level climb. Track your streak and hit milestones that keep you coming back. Exerly turns consistency into a game you'll want to win. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Personal records, weekly consistency charts, activity calendars, and a full workout history timeline — everything you need to see how far you've come, all in one place. LIVE WIDGETS See your next session and track your active workout right from your home screen. Stay connected to your training without even opening the app. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a beginner with a pair of dumbbells or an advanced lifter in a full gym, Exerly meets you where you are. Simple enough to start today. Powerful enough to keep you growing. KEY FEATURES Personalized workout plans tailored to your goals Real-time set and rep tracking Smart rest timer with skip and extend Progressive overload and recovery suggestions Leveling system with XP and achievements Streak tracking and milestone rewards Activity calendar and personal records Workout history with data export Home screen widgets and Live Activities Dark mode and light mode Works with bodyweight, dumbbells, barbells, and machines Start free. Train smart. Level up. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Exerly Premium is available as an auto-renewable monthly or annual subscription. Some plans include a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://exerly.ai/privacy

Screenshots

GymNext Flex Timer4 screens
Exerly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Exerly at every 9 days against GymNext Flex Timer's every 3 weeks. GymNext Flex Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and Exerly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Exerly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GymNext Flex Timer versus Exerly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymNext Flex TimerExerly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size185 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHomick EnterprisesAeva LLC

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

Exerly

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
4 purchases

Exerly

Subscriptions4
  • AI Progression Coach — Monthly14 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • AI Progression Coach — Monthly$12.991 Month
  • AI Progression Coach — Annual14 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • AI Progression Coach — Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is GymNext Flex Timer free?
GymNext Flex Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Exerly free?
Exerly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GymNext Flex Timer or Exerly have ads?
Neither GymNext Flex Timer nor Exerly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GymNext Flex Timer or Exerly?
GymNext Flex Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Exerly every 9 days. Most recently, GymNext Flex Timer was updated on October 26, 2026 and Exerly on October 24, 2026.

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