# rTimer Lite - Interval Timer for Runners — user reviews > 17 indexed App Store user reviews of rTimer Lite by Coder Cowboy, LLC, rated 3.30/5 from 18 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtimer-lite-interval-timer-for-runners/id578357139/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rtimer-lite-interval-timer-for-runners/id578357139.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 5 · 4★ 5 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 3 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Bad app *2016-03-24* This is the worst app I've downloaded, I asked for my money back but I only received a short rude response back from them, will never buy an app from them again and I hope it was worth the $2 ### 1/5 — Disappoint *2016-01-12* Extremely frustrating. Had to start over three times because it won't work in the background. Finally just gave up and used my watch. Looking for another option. ### 1/5 — Won't run in background *2015-11-20* Can't get it to run in the background with my Nike app open. As soon as I open another app it stops working. So, basically useless. ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2016-09-05* There is nothing intuitive about this app. Unable to set up a run/walk interval and have it repeat that cycle X amount if times. Instead, you have to set up each run and each walk as many times as you'd like to repeat them. For a paid app, extremely disappointed! ### 2/5 — Worked great at first *2016-06-22* This app was wonderful the first two weeks I used it. Now this week, the intervals aren't working. It tells me to "walk" and then "run" but then never prompts me to walk again. I am really hoping that with an update it will begin working correctly again. I liked the simplicity of the app and how I could listen to my playlists while running. ### 2/5 — Ok but *2013-11-28* Used to work in background but no longer does. If I put it in the background to change songs I have to start intervals again. ### 3/5 — Simple, but not great *2017-02-06* 3 stars because it does what it says it will do, as long as you're willing to hold your phone while you're running. If you want music, or to have your phone in your pocket or pack, you're out of luck. Can't hear the sounds very well and can't change them to something better. I don't know what the paid version is like, but I don't think it's worth it because there are other free apps that work better. ### 3/5 — T.s *2014-10-13* I love this app however when playing music the voice no longer comes through ....this feature use to work perfectly !!!!! Please help ### 4/5 — Please update *2017-12-07* I love this app and how it pauses my music to announce the interval change. Please update for IOS 11. ### 4/5 — Good basic timer *2014-02-05* I am training for a half marathon and using walk/run intervals. This timer is basic but gets the job done. I would suggest making the voice alert louder. I can't hear it while my music is playing. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Use it all the time *2015-12-26* Simple and useful! ### 5/5 — LOVE this app! *2014-08-09* I needed an app to streamline my marathon training, and this app is just what I was looking for. It is easy to adjust, keeps me on pace, and works well with iTunes playing my music. ### 5/5 — Just what I've been looking for. *2013-05-10* I had been looking for a simple interval timer for during my runs. This is simple and does just enough so that the job is done, but not over complicated. Perfect the way it is. ### 5/5 — Simple and just what I needed *2013-04-01* It lets my husband and I do interval training as we prepare to run our first 5k. It stops my music to let me know when to run or walk and then my music keeps playing. It also tracks our total workout time. Easy to setup and use and works great! I would love it to track our distance as well as our time, but that is a 'wish' and doesn't take away from the performance of the app as advertised. ### 4/5 — Nice and simple app *2013-09-30* This is a really simple no-frills app. I like it. The only drawback is that it doesn't record your miles, only your time. Super easy to use. ### 4/5 — It works *2013-09-11* It is simple and it works. Good for training with Walk n jogging ### 4/5 — Simply works *2013-03-10* Works As advertised. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-01.*