Comparison

Interval Timer vs Beep Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Beep Timer

This app provides a free, customizable interval timer for various workouts like HIIT, Tabata, and boxing. It features clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface to keep users focused on training. Track progress with workout statistics and save custom routines.

Highlights
  • Free interval timer
  • Customizable intervals and rounds
  • Voice announcements
  • Workout archive and notes
  • Workout statistics
  • Dark mode interface
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Beep Timer - The Free Interval Timer for Every Workout Beep Timer is a simple, free interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, circuit training, and any workout where seconds matter. Clear beeps, voice announcements, and a distraction-free dark interface keep you focused on training — not your screen. FREE INTERVAL TIMER WITH BEEPS No account. No paywall. Just open the app, set your intervals, and train. Works for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Whether it's your first HIIT session or your hundredth Tabata protocol, Beep Timer keeps up with you. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE INTERVALS Set exercise duration, rest periods, and number of rounds to build the perfect timer for any session. Save your presets and load them instantly next time — no setup wasted before a workout. AUDIO BEEPS & VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Clear beep sounds count down every interval so you never glance at your phone mid-set. Voice announcements tell you when to push and when to rest — true hands-free, eyes-free training. Adjust beep volume and voice settings independently so your timer never competes with your music. ARCHIVE & ORGANIZE WORKOUTS Save your favorite routines in the workout archive. Add detailed notes to every session — exercises, weights, reps, form cues — so you always remember what you did and can improve on it next time. WORKOUT STATISTICS Stay motivated with built-in workout statistics. See your total sessions, total time trained, and personal milestones as you build your training streak. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, dark interface with large bold digits keeps the timer readable from across the room. The animated ring shows time remaining at a glance. The screen stays on while you train — no interruptions mid-set. WORKS ANYWHERE No internet required. No account needed. Start a timer, lock your phone, and your beeps still come through loud and clear. BUILT FOR EVERY TRAINING STYLE HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) Tabata timer intervals Boxing and MMA round timer Circuit training timer Strength and hypertrophy sets Cardio and endurance sessions Calisthenics workouts Stretching and mobility flows WHO IT'S FOR Athletes who need a precise interval timer HIIT and Tabata fans who want a simple workout timer Boxers and MMA fighters who need a round timer Gym-goers tracking sets, rounds, and rest Anyone who wants a free, no-nonsense fitness timer KEY FEATURES Free interval timer — no account required Beep sound timer with adjustable volume Voice announcements for hands-free training Customizable rounds, sets, and rest periods Tabata timer and HIIT timer support Boxing round timer with bell sounds Workout archive with personal notes Workout statistics and milestones Dark mode interface — easy to read anywhere Screen stays on during workouts Works fully offline — no internet needed Stop watching the clock — let Beep Timer do it for you. Download the free interval timer now and train smarter.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Beep Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beep Timer at none against Interval Timer's 4. Beep Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beep Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Beep Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 164 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Beep Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Beep Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBeep Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (164 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScott DeSapioDaniel Huda

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings164 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive92.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.0%

Beep Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Beep Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • BeepWatch PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BeepWatch PRO Annual$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • BeepWatch 2 PRO$0.99
  • BeepWatch PRO Lifetime$9.99
None

Beep Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beep Timer free?
Beep Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Beep Timer?
Beep Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Beep Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Beep Timer have ads?
Beep Timer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Beep Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Beep Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Beep Timer on October 10, 2026.

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