Comparison

Interval Timer vs Watch HR

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

Head to head
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

Watch HR

Features
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Overview ** WatchHR works with both the SquadHR and TeamHR apps on iPhone or iPad. WatchHR lets you transmit heart rate data from your Apple Watch, replacing the need for a Bluetooth heart rate sensor. It sends your heart rate to the SquadHR or TeamHR app on an iPhone or iPad, where it can be displayed on a large TV. Now you can easily share your heart rate in group fitness classes or team practice sessions—using just your Apple Watch! You can download SquadHR for iPhone on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6468002688 You can download TeamHR for iPhone on the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6739381886 Features - Works just like a Bluetooth heart rate sensor with the SquadHR and TeamHR apps - Runs independently on your Apple Watch—no companion iPhone app required! - Provides a stable Bluetooth connection from your Apple Watch to the SquadHR or TeamHR app - Sends heart rate data to SquadHR on your trainer's device, or to TeamHR on your coach's device - Displays real-time heart rate (BPM), heart rate zone (color-coded), training load (% max HR), active energy (Cals), training score (TRIMP), time in zone, and session duration - Provides recovery and maximum heart rate zone transition alerts - Shows a status indicator for the connection to the SquadHR and TeamHR apps - Option to save workouts to the Apple Health app Install Install WatchHR on your Apple Watch without searching the App Store (recommended): 1. Text the WatchHR link to yourself (or open one sent by your trainer or coach). https://apps.apple.com/app/id6783612023 2. On your Apple Watch, open Messages and tap the link. 3. Tap Get to install. Tip: Tap the link on the watch, not the iPhone. Setup Set up WatchHR to work with the SquadHR or TeamHR app: 1. Launch WatchHR on your Apple Watch, then swipe left to the Settings screen. 2. Note the 5-character Apple Watch ID and send it to your trainer or coach. They'll add it to your profile in the SquadHR or TeamHR app. 3. Swipe right back to the Start screen and tap the Start button. 4. Once a session starts in the SquadHR or TeamHR app, WatchHR connects automatically and your heart rate appears on the scoreboard. 5. Tap the left progress button to view your active energy or training score. 6. Tap the right timer button to view your session duration or time in zone. 7. To end the session from your Apple Watch, swipe right and slide the End button.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Watch HR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Watch HR at none against Interval Timer's 4. Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support 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. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Watch HR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, Watch HR every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer versus Watch HR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerWatch HR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (164 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings164 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperScott DeSapioTRACKTEAM PTY LTD

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

Watch HR

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

Watch HR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Watch HR free?
Watch HR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Watch HR have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Watch HR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Watch HR?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 days, and Watch HR every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Watch HR on September 29, 2026.

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