Comparison

Interval Timer vs Routine Time Watch

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This versatile timer app allows users to create custom sequences for various activities, from breathwork and workouts to focus sessions and cooking. It offers AI-powered voice guidance, iCloud synchronization across Apple devices, and a minimalist black-and-white interface.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer chains
  • Breathwork flow builder
  • Intermittent fasting timers
  • Workout routine creator
  • Focus and Pomodoro timers
  • AI voice guidance
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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"This isn't just another timer app. This is your favorite timer app's favorite timer app" - Cody Lee, iDownloadBlog. "What I like most about TimeWave, though, is its clean, black-and-white design" - John Voorhees, MacStories. "Liquid Glass really comes to life on its widgets" - Michael Burkhardt, 9to5Mac. "Best iPhone Apps of July, 2021" - Beau Hamilton, Slashdot. WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH TIMEWAVE? TimeWave allows you to combine your breathwork app, your workout app, your focus timer, cooking timer and much more into one single app. You can use TimeWave for: • Breathwork — build custom breathing flows like 4-7-8 Breathing to lower blood pressure, Physiological Sigh to reduce stress and anxiety, Wim Hof Breathing to increase alertness, Box Breathing to relax and much more. • Intermittent Fasting — Create your own intermittent fasting using various splits like 16:8, 12:12, 5:2, etc. You can create timer-splits for each day or for the entire week. • Workout Routines — create your own workouts by chaining excercise and break durations. You can make Tabata/HIIT workouts or even yoga routines. • 20-20-20 Rule — create a timewave to follow the 20-20-20 rule (Every 20 minutes look at something 20 ft away for 20 seconds) while working with screens to prevent eye-strain. • Focus Timers — create pomodoro timers or any kind of work-break timewaves. You are not restricted to 25 minute session, you can create any sequence that suits your preferences. • Cooking — ever had to keep resetting your timers after each whistle? well, now you wont have to. Just create a timewave for each recipe. • Everything — anything else that involves timed sequential tasks. SPECIAL FEATURES: • TimeWave A.I — TimeWave will tell you what has to be done for how long while the Calibre is running. For eg: "Breathe In For 4 Seconds" so you don't have to look at the screen. • iCloud Sync — Available on Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch and keeps everything up-to to date on all your devices with iCloud Sync. • Black & White UI — B&W is a lot of colours. If you are anything like us, you'll love our ironically modern black and white UI. MORE: • Personal touch — a hand-crafted Indie app. If you have any questions or feedback, you can reach out to us at timewave.team@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://timewaveapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://timewaveapp.com/terms

About

Routine Time Watch

Features
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"Routine Time Watch" is an Apple Watch app that sequentially counts down through a list of tasks. ~ Features ~ -This app helps you efficiently complete your routines, such as a morning tasks, by making you more aware of time. -You can view your listed tasks on your Apple Watch and start from any step you like. -This app notifies you with a vibration when a time limit is reached. ~ How to Use ~ 1. On your Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > Return to Clock and select After 1 Hour. *1, *2 2. Open the app on your iPhone and enter your desired task in the text field at the top left. 3. After entering the text, set the time limit for the task to its right. 4. After you've finished entering the task, press the Add button to add it to your list. 5. Repeat the above steps to add more tasks. *3 6. Once your task list is complete, open the app on your Apple Watch. 7. Tap the Sync with Apple Watch button on your iPhone to sync the task list. 8. Confirm that the task list has been reflected on your Apple Watch. 9. Tap the Start button on your Apple Watch to begin the task countdown. *4 *1 You can also set a custom app setting to prevent the watch from returning to the clock face when you twist your wrist. *2 We recommend placing a shortcut to the app on your watch face for quick access. *3 To change the order or delete tasks, use the Edit button. *4 You can swipe left and right on the Apple Watch screen to switch to the task list.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Routine Time Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Routine Time Watch's $0.99. Routine Time Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Interval Timer is free to download; Routine Time Watch costs $0.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Routine Time Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, Routine Time Watch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Routine Time Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRoutine Time Watch
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Sahil Arayakandykobunachou ozawa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

Routine Time Watch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routine Time Watch free?
Routine Time Watch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Routine Time Watch have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Routine Time Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Routine Time Watch?
Interval Timer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Routine Time Watch every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Routine Time Watch on September 23, 2026.

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