Comparison

Interval Timer Plus vs GymPulseTimer

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

Head to head
About

Interval Timer Plus

This versatile timer app offers a simple yet powerful way to manage timed activities. Customize multiple intervals with individual colors and sounds, and save them as presets for quick access. It's designed for ease of use and visibility, even from a distance, and works seamlessly in the background.

Highlights
  • Customizable intervals
  • Named intervals with voice readout
  • Individual colors and sounds
  • Count time or repetitions
  • Unlimited presets
  • Works in background
  • Full screen color coding
Features
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Free, simple and easy to use all purpose Interval Timer SIMPLE AND FREE INTERVAL TIMER + 1-Tap Quickstart + No signup required, download and get going immediately GLANCEABLE + Very Big Fonts, visible from everywhere + Full screen color coding, works like a traffic light right in front of you + Portrait or landscape, always uses the full screen space POWERFUL ADVANCED PRESETS + Multiple intervals, each individually customizable + Name your intervals and have Interval Timer read it out to you + Individual colors and sounds + Count time or repetitions + Unlimited amount of presets ACCESSIBLE + Works with locked screen or while in another app + Reads out the interval name, so you know exactly what’s on + Vibration or silent mode, for the times when you need to tune it down + Works great with headphones and your own music + Supports dark and light mode REPEAT YOUR ROUTINE + Prepare and save your settings in presets + Pick your presets and start with just 1-tap OPTIMIZE ALL OF YOUR ACTIVITIES + Tabata timer + HIIT training + Crossfit + Circuit training + Fitness routines + Home workouts + Boxing round timer + Calisthenics circuit timer

About

GymPulseTimer

This interval timer app is designed for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit training. It features customizable work and rest periods, large visual countdowns, and audio cues. Live Activities display your progress on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, keeping you focused during workouts.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Save workout presets
  • Large, readable countdown display
  • Audio beeps and voice cues
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
  • Offline functionality
Features
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GymPulseTimer is a simple, powerful interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, and circuit workouts. SET UP YOUR WORKOUT - Configure Get Ready, Work, and Rest intervals - Set your Rounds and Sets - Save presets for your favorite workouts (1 free, unlimited with Pro) TRAIN WITH CLARITY - Large countdown ring that's easy to read mid-workout - Audio beeps and voice cues for phase changes - 3-2-1 countdown alerts before each transition LIVE ACTIVITIES - See your countdown right on the Lock Screen - Track progress in the Dynamic Island - Never miss a transition, even with your phone locked STAY FOCUSED - Pause, resume, and restart anytime - Screen stays on during your workout - Works offline — no account, no internet needed Download GymPulseTimer and start training smarter.

Screenshots

Interval Timer Plus4 screens
GymPulseTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer Plus at 95% against GymPulseTimer's 0%. Interval Timer Plus also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). GymPulseTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Interval Timer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GymPulseTimer 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 Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer Plus has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Interval Timer Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of GymPulseTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, GymPulseTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer Plus versus GymPulseTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer PlusGymPulseTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.2K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSu-Au HwangDaniel Ancuta

Customer experience

Interval Timer Plus

All ratings6,181 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews667 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.7%

GymPulseTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer Plus

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Audio alerts not working when app is in the background

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for Apple Watch integration
  • Ability to delete saved workouts

GymPulseTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer Plus

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
1 purchases

GymPulseTimer

One-time1
  • Unlock GymPulse Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer Plus free?
Interval Timer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymPulseTimer free?
GymPulseTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer Plus or GymPulseTimer?
Interval Timer Plus is rated higher. Interval Timer Plus averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while GymPulseTimer averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer Plus or GymPulseTimer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer Plus nor GymPulseTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer Plus or GymPulseTimer?
Interval Timer Plus ships an update every 2 months, and GymPulseTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Interval Timer Plus was updated on October 12, 2026 and GymPulseTimer on October 4, 2026.

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