# Interval Timer vs GymTimer

Interval Timer and GymTimer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GymTimer's written reviews are positive against 73% of Interval Timer's. GymTimer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (297 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GymTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GymTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of GymTimer's.

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, GymTimer every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | GymTimer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-purehiit/id1198752738/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymtimer-hiit-interval-timer/id6792610762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **297** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Miklos Pavel](https://appshunter.io/developer/979923367) | [Crystal Interactive Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792610764) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-purehiit/id1198752738)

This app provides a simple and customizable timer for interval training like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM. It offers audio cues, background operation, and integrates with Apple Watch for health tracking. Pre-built routines and workout reminders help users stay consistent with their fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Customizable interval timer, Audio alerts for rounds, Background operation, Apple Watch integration, Workout reminders, Pre-built routines

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | Free | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom sounds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium features | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great timer functionality
- 👍 Can program intervals (warmup, activity, rest, cool down)
- 👍 Supports many rounds (up to 100)
- 👍 Ability to save workouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 App became paid unexpectedly
- 💰 Premium required to start timer
- 💡 Round cap limits functionality for high rep activities
- 💡 Needs more than 30 intervals for some routines (e.g., stretching)
- 💡 Lacks a background click feature (e.g., every second)

**Reported bugs**

- Advertisements still present after paying for removal
- App requires premium to start timer (recent change)

**Requested features**

- Remove the cap on rounds
- Add a background click feature (e.g., every second)
- More sound options
- Option for more than one workout
- Add a halfway beep


### GymTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymtimer-hiit-interval-timer/id6792610762)

Create and follow custom interval workouts for HIIT, Tabata, and circuits. Track progress, set goals, and earn rewards. Personalize your timer and sync data across devices with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Customizable work/rest intervals, Full-screen clear timer display, Workout history and progress tracking, Daily workout goals and streaks, Workout favorites and reminders, Cloud sync with Crystal ID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Interval Timer free?

Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GymTimer free?

GymTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or GymTimer?

GymTimer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while GymTimer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Interval Timer or GymTimer have ads?

Both Interval Timer and GymTimer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or GymTimer?

Interval Timer ships an update fortnightly, and GymTimer every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and GymTimer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*