Interval Timer vs Pacelab Interval Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
Create custom interval timers for workouts, focus sessions, or meditation. Get audio, visual, and haptic cues to stay on track without watching the clock. Track performance and share timers with others.
- Customizable interval timers
- Multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, rest
- Audio, visual, and haptic alerts
- 14 ready-made presets
- Performance tracking and lap recording
- Timer sharing
- Apple Watch sync
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From the developer of Mila's Tools — Apple Staff Pick, 4.8* from 1,200+ reviews. BeepWatch is the interval timer trusted by athletes, coaches, and everyday users for over a decade. Build custom HIIT, Tabata, boxing, and circuit timers with multiple intervals, rounds, warm-up, and rest periods — then let audio beeps, visual cues, and haptic feedback keep you on track so you never have to watch the clock. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Completed timers can save as workouts in Apple Health and contribute to your Activity Rings. Opt in once, tag the timers you want to track (HIIT, Boxing, Yoga, and more), and BeepWatch credits the rings — even when you start the timer on iPhone. Heart rate and active energy from your Apple Watch attach automatically. GET STARTED IN SECONDS Choose from 15 ready-made presets including HIIT, Tabata, Boxing Rounds, Pomodoro Focus, Meditation, and more. Or build your own timer in under a minute. CUSTOM INTERVAL TIMERS * Add as many intervals as you need, each with its own duration, name, sound, and warning * Set total rounds or run infinitely * Add warm-up time before your first interval * Add rest time between rounds * Count up or count down — six display modes to choose from AUDIO, VISUAL & HAPTIC ALERTS * Choose from beeps, buzzes, clicks, gongs, whistles, and more * Set warning alerts before an interval ends * Flash the screen on interval changes * Haptic vibration feedback * Independent volume control for interval and control sounds * Background tick audio to confirm your timer is running TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE * Automatic and manual lap recording * View split times and deltas * Share lap data with your coach or training partner BEAUTIFUL THEMES & PROGRESS BARS * 20+ color themes including Neon, Aurora, and Sunset * Circle, rows, chronograph, and box progress indicators * Precision timing up to 3 decimal places APPLE WATCH * Full timer sync between iPhone and Apple Watch * Run timers independently on your wrist, or remote-control the timers on your iPhone * Workouts save to Apple Health from either device, with cross-device dedup so you never get double entries * Optimized Watch interface NOT JUST FOR WORKOUTS BeepWatch works for anything you time: Pomodoro focus blocks, study sprints, meditation, sport drills, public-speaking practice, recipe steps, and getting kids through morning routines. SHARE TIMERS * Share any timer via link or file * Recipients preview and import with one tap * Perfect for coaches, trainers, and workout groups NOW IN 12 LANGUAGES BeepWatch speaks Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Hindi, Indonesian, English, and Simplified Chinese. BeepWatch is the timer app you've been looking for! - - - - - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pacelab Interval Timer
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Push your limits with Pacelab Interval Timer — the simple, powerful timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and any interval-based workout. 100% FREE. NO PRO VERSION. NO REGISTRATION. Just a powerful timer that helps you train better. ▸ SIMPLE & INTUITIVE No complicated menus. Set your work time, rest time, sets, and rounds — then start. The clean interface lets you focus on your workout, not your phone. ▸ VOICE-GUIDED WORKOUTS Stay in the zone with voice announcements. Hear "Go!" when it's time to work, "Halfway!" during intense intervals, and countdown alerts so you're always ready for the next phase. ▸ AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Choose between voice announcements or beep sounds. Feel the vibration on phase changes. Never miss a transition, even when you can't see the screen. ▸ FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE - Work & rest intervals (5 seconds to 10 minutes) - Multiple sets and rounds - Optional warmup period - Round break time between rounds - Adjust everything with simple +/- controls ▸ TRACK YOUR PROGRESS View your workout history and statistics. See total workouts completed, time trained, and workout breakdowns. Stay motivated by watching your progress grow. ▸ DESIGNED FOR ATHLETES - Large, visible timer display - Color-coded phases (blue for work, gray for rest) - Previous/Next controls to skip or repeat intervals - Screen stays awake during workouts - Works offline — no account required Perfect for: • HIIT & Tabata workouts • Circuit training • Boxing & martial arts rounds • CrossFit-style WODs • Strength training rest periods • Stretching & yoga intervals • Running intervals • Any timed activity Simple. Powerful. Free. Download Pacelab Interval Timer and start training smarter today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pacelab Interval Timer at none against Interval Timer's 4. Pacelab Interval Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pacelab Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 days, Pacelab Interval Timer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Pacelab Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (161 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 161 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scott DeSapio | Newbuildsoft |
Bugs and requests
Interval Timer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Unlock Pro feature not working for some users
- Timers getting deleted unexpectedly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save/load custom timer settings
- Option to set countdown before timer starts
- Integration with wearable devices
Pacelab Interval Timer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- BeepWatch PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
- BeepWatch PRO Annual$6.991 Year
- BeepWatch 2 PRO$0.99
- BeepWatch PRO Lifetime$9.99
Pacelab Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
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