Comparison

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer vs Rytme

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Create custom workout timers with adjustable intervals for exercise and rest. Track your progress with detailed history and statistics, and repeat past workouts easily. Enjoy audio cues without interrupting your music.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Workout and rest timers
  • Voice or beep guides
  • Background audio support
  • Workout history and statistics
  • Repeat previous workouts
Features
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A simple and beautiful interval timer. 1. Drag to set your custom intervals for workout, rest, rounds, etc 2. Tap to start. Interval Timer doesn't interfere with your music or other apps: ∙ Listen to your music apps while you workout. ∙ Voice or beep guides for every workout. ∙ You can leave the app and still listen to the audio guides, in order to follow a workout you found online. And no need to manually record your workouts: ∙ Detailed history and statistics pages to track your progress. ∙ Repeat a previous workout from your history, so you don't need to set it again. If you have any ideas for how to improve the app, just tap "Contact Support' inside the app and let us know! We are always trying to improve Interval Timer This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription (Premium Pass): Premium Pass beings with a free trial period, then an auto-renewable monthly subscription when trial ends. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration/price selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free initial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://float.support/interval-timer/privacy Terms of Use: https://float.support/interval-timer/terms

About

Rytme

Features
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Rytme (pronounced RIT-meh) Rytme is the Danish and Norwegian word for “rhythm” — the perfect cadence and timing that turns good runs into great ones. Catch your pacer. Run your rytme. Never miss your target pacer group again — whether you’re stuck in a later corral, stopped for the bathroom, or taking photos along the course. Rytme creates a live “ghost” of your chosen pacer (or your own previous training run) and continuously recalculates the perfect Galloway run-walk-run intervals so you can catch up safely while staying true to injury-prevention principles. Key Features Live ghost pacer with real-time map and progress bar Dynamic run-walk-run timing that updates automatically Training Mode for everyday runs with optional self-ghost Persistent Teams & Crew support Coach Mode with real-time encouragement notes Proximity alerts for runners and spectators Automatic hydration & nutrition reminders Mileage-triggered motivational boosts Full Apple Health integration and exports Post-run history with detailed stats Dark/Light mode + battery optimizer Rytme is 100% free, local-first, and built for real runners who want to run smarter — not harder. Whether you’re chasing a Boston qualifier, running your first marathon with friends, or just logging training miles, Rytme gives you the perfect rhythm. Catch your pacer. Run your rytme.

Screenshots

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer4 screens
Rytme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rytme at none against Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's 5. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rytme asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer versus Rytme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer □ HIIT TimerRytme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (87K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings87K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB24 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFloat Tech, LLCJAMES BRIAN SZENDER

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Timer not always accurate
  • Favorites/saved workouts feature not working
  • Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to save and name custom workouts
  • More flexibility in exercise/rest time settings
  • Option to adjust volume of voice prompts

Rytme

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • Lifetime Pass$14.99
  • Lifetime Pass$19.99
  • Premium Forever Promo$29.99
None

Rytme

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer free?
Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rytme free?
Rytme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer or Rytme have ads?
Neither Interval Timer □ HIIT Timer nor Rytme shows ads.

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