Standard Interval Timer vs Ironsyl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Standard Interval Timer
This app helps you create custom interval timers for various workouts like CrossFit, HIIT, and Tabata. Easily set prep, work, and break times, along with the number of rounds for your training sessions. It runs in the background, allowing you to enjoy your music while exercising.
- Customizable prep, work, and break times
- Set number of rounds
- Background operation
- Simple scroll interface
- Bold, bright, and colorful display
- Ad-free and subscription-free
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1. Set prep time 2. Set work time 3. Set break time 4. Set number of rounds 5. GO! ◉ SUPER-HANDY FOR DIFFERENT WORKOUTS. Whether you are into Tabata, 7-minute HIIT, interval running with sprints, CrossFit or any other type of interval training, Standard Interval is the app you need to perform accurate and effective workouts. ◉ FEATURES: - Works in the background. Listen to your music while the timer is running. - Simple scroll interface - Set prep, break, work time and the number of rounds - Bold, bright and colorful. - Ad-free & subscription-free ► Download now!
Ironsyl
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What if your workout had its own rhythm? Ironsyl turns every training session into a focused, beat-driven experience. Set your pace, follow the ring, and let the audio beats keep you locked in - no distractions, no complicated setup. Whether you are doing HIIT at home, Tabata in the park, or street fitness at the bar, Ironsyl keeps you on tempo so you can push harder and recover smarter. - VISUAL COUNTDOWN RING - A clean progress ring counts down every set. Red for training, green for rest. You always know exactly where you are. - AUDIO BEAT ENGINE - Adjustable BPM beats sync to your workout pace. Voice guidance announces transitions so you never miss a cue. - 5 TRAINING CATEGORIES - Pre-built templates for HIIT, Tabata, Street Fitness, Core, and Full Body workouts. Beginner to advanced - pick your level and go. - BUILD YOUR OWN ROUTINE - Create custom tasks with flexible per-set configuration. Set different durations, reps, and rest for each individual set. Quick-add from templates to mix and match exercises. - TRACK YOUR CONSISTENCY - A training heatmap shows your workout history at a glance. Watch the green squares fill up as you build your streak. - EARN ACHIEVEMENTS - Unlock badges for milestones: 3-day streaks, 100 actions, 10 sessions, and more. Small wins that keep you coming back. - TEAM TRAINING - Coordinate workouts with friends. Share invite codes, track member status, and see your team sync rate climb. - YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS - All training data stays on your device. No accounts, no uploads, no health data collection. Period. Ironsyl is a timing tool, not a fitness coach. Train at your own pace and consult a professional before starting any new routine. Download Ironsyl and find your training rhythm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Ironsyl at Free against Standard Interval Timer's $0.99. On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Ironsyl is free to download; Standard Interval Timer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Standard Interval Timer ships an update every 6 weeks, Ironsyl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Standard Interval Timer | Ironsyl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (183 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 183 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nam Dang | 晓 郭 |
Bugs and requests
Standard Interval Timer
Reported bugs
5 issues- No sound if anything else running
- Notifications between sets fails to go off
- Switches the settings while I’m using it
- Lose a little bit of time if there’s any switching between apps
- Timer wont stop after reseting it
Requested features
3 requests- Allow sounds when running other apps
- Keep the screen awake while active
- Ability to save custom sets
Ironsyl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Standard Interval Timer
No in-app purchases
Ironsyl
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Standard Interval Timer free?
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Do Standard Interval Timer or Ironsyl have ads?
Which is updated more often, Standard Interval Timer or Ironsyl?
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