Comparison

Interval Timer for Tasks vs EchoShelf

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer for Tasks

Configure custom interval timers for focused work, study, or routines. Set multiple intervals with unique sounds and durations. Receive notifications even when the app is closed.

Highlights
  • Configure multiple intervals per timer
  • Save and run multiple timers simultaneously
  • Customizable interval names, sounds, and colors
  • Start and finish delays
  • Background notifications
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Standalone Apple Watch app
Features
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Build a timer that walks through your routine, one named step at a time. Interval Timer for Tasks lets you chain intervals into a single timer. Give each interval its own name, duration, sound and colour, and the app calls out every step as it passes. Watch the progress ring wind down, or close the app and let a notification tell you when the current interval has ended. Save as many timers as you like, and run more than one at the same time. Add a start delay so you can get ready, and a finish delay so you can wrap up. LOCK SCREEN ALARMS Turn on Lock Screen Alarm for a timer and each interval rings like a system alarm, so it still reaches you when the screen is off. Requires iOS 26.1 or later. GREAT FOR - studying and focused work - the pomodoro technique - ADHD focus and timed work blocks - taking regular breaks during the day - stretching and mobility routines - breathing exercises - multi step routines and processes - cooking and recipes FEATURES - chain multiple named intervals into one timer - run several saved timers at the same time - Lock Screen Alarms on iOS 26.1 and later - a standalone Apple Watch app - Siri and Shortcuts support - local notifications while the app is in the background - a large choice of alert sounds, one per interval - a colour and a name for every interval - start delay to get ready, finish delay to wrap up - name and save your timers for next time Interval Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

EchoShelf

Features
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Ideas don't wait. EchoShelf lets you catch them in one tap, shelve them where they belong, and find them again in seconds — all on your iPhone, with no account and no cloud. • One-tap recording with a live waveform; pause, resume or discard • Folders, tags and favorites keep every note in its place • Search titles, tags and folder names instantly • Waveform player with ±15 s skip and playback speed • Share any note in a tap • Private by design: audio never leaves your iPhone, no sign-up, no ads Free: up to 30 notes or 60 minutes in total, 2 folders, and title & tag search. EchoShelf Pro unlocks: 1. Unlimited notes and minutes 2. On-device transcript search — find the words you spoke 3. Face ID vault and unlimited folders 4. Home Screen widgets for one-tap recording 5. Batch export to WAV and M4A EchoShelf Pro is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://appstudioindia.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer for Tasks4 screens
EchoShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EchoShelf at none against Interval Timer for Tasks's shown. EchoShelf also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Interval Timer for Tasks's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 for Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and EchoShelf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, EchoShelf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer for Tasks versus EchoShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer for TasksEchoShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFoobar CreativeDheeraj Sharma

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer for Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • Interval Timer Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$19.99
3 purchases

EchoShelf

Subscriptions3
  • EchoShelf Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • EchoShelf Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • EchoShelf Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer for Tasks free?
Interval Timer for Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EchoShelf free?
EchoShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer for Tasks or EchoShelf have ads?
Interval Timer for Tasks shows ads; EchoShelf does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer for Tasks or EchoShelf?
Interval Timer for Tasks ships an update monthly, and EchoShelf every 5 days. Most recently, Interval Timer for Tasks was updated on October 21, 2026 and EchoShelf on October 26, 2026.

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