Comparison

Burn It 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

Burn It

This interval timer app is designed for circuit training, group classes, and independent practice. It allows users to create custom workouts or utilize pre-set Tabata routines. The app also includes a stopwatch and a simple, intuitive interface for effective training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval workouts
  • Pre-set Tabata routines
  • Stopwatch functionality
  • Group class timer
  • Simple interface
  • Intuitive controls
Features
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Burn IT is a convenient and simple interval timer for circuit training. The timer helps to conduct group classes and practices independently. Set up your own workouts for free or run a tabata workout. Training is installed in the application by default. This timer will help you complete your scheduled workouts with a sense of pride in yourself. And if you are a coach, then save all the necessary workouts in the application and use the timer as a tool at work. The timer will help if you practice: - high-intensity workouts - crossfit training - training according to the Tabata protocol - martial arts - yoga and meditative practices - fitness exercises and yoga - interval and circular training Such trainings make it possible to feel the strength and endurance of your own body. In addition to the designer in the application there is a stopwatch. The timer is distributed for free, there is no advertising in the application during the workout. The application has a simple interface and intuitive control.

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

Burn It4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.9 against Burn It's 3.8. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (246 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). Burn It's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Burn It sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 246 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burn It ships an update every 3 months, Interval Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Burn It versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurn ItInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.9 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better83.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman NikolaevYosyp Hameliak

Customer experience

Burn It

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative3.1%

Interval Timer

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Burn It

One-time4
  • BurnIt Pro - Discount 75%$0.99
  • BurnIt Pro - Discount 50%$1.99
  • BurnIt Pro - Discount 25%$2.99
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  • BurnIt Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Burn It free?
Burn It 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, Burn It or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Burn It averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.9 from 246 ratings.
Do Burn It or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Burn It does not.
Which is updated more often, Burn It or Interval Timer?
Burn It ships an update every 3 months, and Interval Timer every 2 months. Most recently, Burn It was updated on October 5, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 11, 2026.

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