Comparison

RXTimer vs Intervals

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

Head to head
About

RXTimer

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, and custom intervals. It mimics the functionality of a gym timer to help users maximize their training sessions.

Highlights
  • For Time countdown
  • AMRAP (As Many Reps As Possible) timer
  • EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) timer
  • Tabata interval timer
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • Gym timer simulation
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Need a timer for you WOD, look no further, you have just found the app that looks just like your gym timer and that has all the functionalities that you need. Take your WOD to the next level and get the most out of your training with RX Timer. Functionalities: • For Time: This option counts up and gives you the possibility to do workouts for time anywhere. • AMRAP: You want to do an AMRAP workout and do as many rep as possible, this countdown option allows you to do this even when you don't have access to your box or gym timer. • EMOM: Every minutes on the minute workout.. The app beeps 3 seconds before every minute to let you know when you have to get ready to go again. • Tabata: 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest for 8 rounds. This is tabatha and the timer will let you know when to work and when to rest. • Custom: If all the options above are not enough for your needs, then you have the custom workout section. Here you can create you own work/rest intervals. CrossFit is a registered trademark owned by CrossFit, Inc. RX Timer is not affiliated with or endorsed by CrossFit, Inc. or CrossFit HQ.

About

Intervals

This app provides a versatile interval timer for various training styles like HIIT and Tabata, integrating seamlessly with Apple Watch and iPhone. It offers detailed workout tracking, custom workout creation, and performance analytics to help users achieve their fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Real-time workout tracking on Apple Watch
  • Customizable workout editor
  • Training Impulse and heart rate zone analysis
  • Game Center integration for leaderboards
  • Weekly progress challenges
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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The Ultimate Fitness & Interval Training App for Apple Watch Achieve your fitness goals with our versatile interval timer, perfect for HIIT, Tabata, functional training, cross-training, and more. Designed for everyone from recreational athletes to pros, this app offers a comprehensive training experience, seamlessly integrating Apple Watch and iPhone. It combines a comprehensive activity feed with insightful fitness statistics and all your essential health metrics in one beautifully designed app. Features: * Real-Time Workout Tracking – Track your workout on Apple Watch while viewing all relevant data live on your iPhone. * Comprehensive Workout Editor – Create custom workouts with blocks and steps—whether for HIIT, Tabata, or other interval structures—to tailor your training exactly to your needs. * Training Impulse & Heart Rate Zones – Calculate your Training Impulse and view your daily training load at a glance. Train with customizable heart rate zones for optimal intensity. * Points & Self-Competition – Earn points based on your workout intensity and compete with yourself in every split. New: Compete & Analyze Like Never Before! * Game Center Integration – Compare your workout scores with other athletes in the weekly Intervals League. * Weekly Progress Challenges – Beat your past workouts and push for new personal bests in the race for the best week of the year. * Training Load Balance – With TRIMP (Training Impulse) analysis, track your short-term and long-term training load to see if you're pushing too hard or need to step it up. * Enhanced Statistics – Get deeper insights into your performance, including personal records and detailed training metrics. Pro Features (PRO subscription required) * Additional Sports – Access specialized timers for fitness gaming, rowing, running, cycling and more. * Advanced Workout Editor – Plan even more precisely with added warm-up and cooldown phases. * Apple Watch Workout Export – Export your workouts as native Apple Watch workouts. * Statistics & History – Analyze your progress and view your workout history. All workouts are saved in Apple Health and can be reviewed for detailed insights. Make every split a challenge and take full control of your progress! Download the ultimate interval workout timer now and make your HIIT and Tabata workouts more precise and effective! Note: The workout feature requires an Apple Watch to track your heart rate and training data. Health App Integrations: Intervals uses your health data from the Health App (HealthKit) to display your energy burned, record your workouts, and display your current heart rate. Privacy policy: http://apps.gogolith.com/privacy
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Screenshots

RXTimer4 screens
Intervals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RXTimer at 5.0 against Intervals's 4.0. RXTimer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Intervals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RXTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RXTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of RXTimer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Intervals's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RXTimer ships an update weekly, Intervals every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RXTimer versus Intervals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRXTimerIntervals
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.4 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas RuelleChristoph Gogolin

Customer experience

RXTimer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Intervals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RXTimer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Intervals

Subscriptions2
  • All Pro features (monthly)$2.991 Month
  • All Pro features (yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is RXTimer free?
RXTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RXTimer or Intervals?
RXTimer is rated higher. RXTimer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Intervals averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RXTimer or Intervals have ads?
Neither RXTimer nor Intervals shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RXTimer or Intervals?
RXTimer ships an update weekly, and Intervals every 9 days. Most recently, RXTimer was updated on June 1, 2026 and Intervals on September 24, 2026.

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