# Burn It vs Interval Timer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn It | Interval Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-interval-timer-tabata/id1459840470/reviews) | **[4.9 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1596127692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 83.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Nikolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618004965) | [Yosyp Hameliak](https://appshunter.io/developer/895008826) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-it-interval-timer-tabata/id1459840470)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 75% | $0.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 50% | $1.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro - Discount 25% | $2.99 | one-time |
| BurnIt Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-hiit-workout/id1596127692)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


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