Comparison

GymFit vs Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

GymFit

This app helps experienced gym-goers optimize their workouts by providing customizable interval timers. It allows users to create, save, and edit workout routines, track progress, and manage time efficiently to maximize productivity during gym sessions.

Highlights
  • Create customizable workouts
  • Add unlimited intervals
  • Edit and rearrange intervals
  • Save custom workout routines
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Intervals Workout Timer is designed for intelligent, efficient, and hard-working individuals who are seasoned in the gym. We're not here for beginners. The app helps you manage time and follow workout circuits easily. Manage Time Easily - Do you hate it when you plan on going to the gym for a quick 30-45-minute workout and you don't end up leaving for another hour or two? How about when a group is spending their time talking over the bench that YOU'RE waiting on using? No need to waste time or wait anymore! Improve Gym Workouts - Intervals is designed to get you in and out of the gym, while still giving you the workout you intended. You have been to the gym plenty of times and are definitely not a beginner. You know exactly what you want to do at the gym before you show up to workout. But every time you get to your gym, you end up wasting valuable time that you could be spending elsewhere. 
Features of Intervals Workout Timer: CREATE WORKOUTS: - Create workouts that are fully customizable. Save the intervals in your device so you only need to build your workout once! Add as many workouts as you want and set different timers for every workout to manage time and exercise easily. ADD INTERVALS: - Add as many intervals as you want to your workout so that you can maximize the productivity of your workout! No need to stop between exercises to figure out what to do next as this feature will enable you to keep a track of your progress, view remaining time as well as get a clue on what to do next. EDIT WORKOUTS: - Each interval is completely customizable and editable. All you need to do is create a chart and figure out the best workout course. You can create and edit as many workouts as you want.Edit the name, time, and assign a color so that it's easier for you to recognize during training. Eliminate distractions and clutter so you can focus on more important things like finishing your sets CUSTOMIZE YOUR CIRCUIT: - Are you planning on switching to a new workout routine to reach your next fitness goal? How about doing multiple workouts in a single day? By using this app, you can customize your circuits easily. Customize your circuit by editing, rearranging or deleting any interval that seems out of place! EASY TO USE: - The Intervals Workout Timer is very easy to us – all thanks to its simple and easy UI/UX. The app offers clear menus and options to navigate to the right feature and customize it accordingly. Enjoy smooth controls and seamless performance as you create new plans and enjoy your workouts. APPLE HEALTH KIT - Intervals Workout Timer is now integrated with Apple HealthKit. This gives you the ability to receive credit for workouts you complete with Intervals, on your Apple Activity rings. It also gives you the ability to track previous workout sessions so you can more easily monitor your workout progress. Are you ready to maximize the productivity of your workout plans by learning time management? Download and use Intervals Workout Timer today! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Interval Timer

This interval timer is designed for HIIT and interval training. Easily set work and rest periods, sets, and rounds to guide your workouts. It supports background operation and music playback, with an Apple Watch companion app for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest periods
  • Set number of sets and rounds
  • Background operation support
  • Music playback compatibility
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Heart rate monitoring (Apple Watch)
Features
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts

Screenshots

GymFit4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GymFit at every 11 days against Interval Timer's every 2 months. Interval Timer's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. GymFit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 246 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of GymFit's written reviews are positive against 84% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GymFit ships an update every 11 days, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GymFit versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGymFitInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)4.9 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews83.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoutier Ventures LLCYosyp Hameliak

Customer experience

GymFit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

Interval Timer

All ratings246 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

GymFit

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 3 Day Trial Then Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Week Trial Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
  • Ad & Workout Generator Bundle$2.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is GymFit free?
GymFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GymFit or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. GymFit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 246 ratings.
Do GymFit or Interval Timer have ads?
Both GymFit and Interval Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, GymFit or Interval Timer?
GymFit ships an update every 11 days, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, GymFit was updated on June 1, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 23, 2026.

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