Comparison

Fitmer vs Pulse Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Fitmer

This interval timer app supports various training modes like Tabata, EMOM, and AMRAP. It offers preset workouts and clear audio cues for seamless transitions. Unlock new features through daily training without any paywalls.

Highlights
  • Six training modes (Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time, Rounds, Stopwatch)
  • Preset benchmark WODs with saved scores
  • Clear audio cues and countdown
  • Background and lock-screen operation
  • Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring
  • Unlockable features through daily training
Features
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Fitmer is a fast, no-nonsense interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, For Time and round-based training. Set it up in seconds, hit start, and keep your eyes on the workout — not the screen. SIX TRAINING MODES • Tabata / Intervals — work and rest rounds with custom timing • EMOM — every minute on the minute • AMRAP — as many rounds as possible in a fixed time • For Time — race the clock to finish • Rounds — fully custom interval sequences • Stopwatch — simple count-up timing BENCHMARK WODS, READY TO GO • Cindy — 20-minute AMRAP: 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 squats • Fran, Helen, Grace, Annie, Chelsea and 11 more classics, preset and ready • Tap a name and go — no setup screen, the timer already knows the format • Your best score is saved per workout, so you always know what to beat BUILT FOR REAL WORKOUTS • Clear audio cues and a 3-2-1 countdown so you never miss a transition • Big, readable timer designed for the floor, the mat or the rack • Keep-awake mode, plus background and lock-screen running with vibration cues • Dark, distraction-free interface APPLE WATCH • All six timers on your wrist — no phone needed • Voice cues, strong vibrations on phase changes and live heart rate • Start on the watch or the phone — both stay in sync • Workouts from the watch are saved to Apple Health UNLOCK AS YOU TRAIN • Earn a new reward every active training day • A flashlight strobe for noisy gyms • A growing library of tick sounds and interval signals to make the timer yours • No paywall — everything unlocks by just showing up. Got a code from a friend? Redeem it to unlock instantly SIMPLE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up — open and go • Works on your phone and in the browser Tabata sprints, an EMOM strength block, a boxing round workout or a CrossFit-style WOD — Fitmer keeps the timing so you can focus on the effort.

About

Pulse Interval Timer

This interval timer app helps guide your workouts with customizable exercise and rest periods, and adjustable repetitions. It offers haptic feedback and optional sound alerts to keep you on track during timed activities.

Highlights
  • Customizable exercise and rest intervals
  • Adjustable number of repetitions
  • Haptic feedback and vibration patterns
  • Optional sound alerts
  • Circular progress ring
  • Standalone Apple Watch functionality
Features
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Pulse is the simplest, most vibrant interval timer for Apple Watch and iPhone. Set your exercise duration, rest period, and number of repetitions — then hit Start and let your wrist (or your phone) guide your workout. Key Features: - Configure exercise intervals (5 to 300 seconds) - Set rest periods between intervals (0 to 120 seconds) - Choose the number of repetitions (1 to 50) - Haptic feedback at the start and end of each interval - 3 customizable vibration patterns for start and end signals - Optional sound alerts for exercise segments (start & end) - Circular progress ring that drains as time counts down - Save your preferred default values in Settings - Works on Apple Watch (standalone — no iPhone required) and iPhone/iPad Perfect for: - HIIT & Tabata training - Boxing rounds - Stretching routines - Meditation intervals - Cooking timers - Any timed activity with repetitions No subscriptions. No ads. Just tap, set, and go.

Screenshots

Fitmer4 screens
Pulse Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Fitmer at 4 against Pulse Interval Timer's 2. Fitmer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitmer ships an update every 5 days, Pulse Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Fitmer versus Pulse Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitmerPulse Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitaly VivcharAurelien DELRUE

Customer experience

Fitmer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Pulse Interval Timer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fitmer

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse Interval Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fitmer free?
Fitmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Interval Timer free?
Pulse Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fitmer or Pulse Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Fitmer nor Pulse Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitmer or Pulse Interval Timer?
Fitmer ships an update every 5 days, and Pulse Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Fitmer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pulse Interval Timer on November 5, 2026.

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