Comparison

Interval Working vs Intervalla

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

Head to head
About

Interval Working

Features
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Interval Working helps you train with more intensity, fewer distractions, and better control. Create workouts for HIIT, Tabata, cardio, circuits, boxing, or fully custom sessions. Set up warm up, work blocks, rest periods, and cool down in one routine. During training, voice cues help you keep going without constantly checking the screen. That makes it easier to stay focused and maintain the right effort. If you use a Bluetooth heart rate sensor, you can also train with heart rate guidance to better control your intensity in every interval. Main features: • Build interval workouts in seconds • Configure work, rest, warm up, and cool down • Follow sessions with voice cues • Works with Bluetooth heart rate sensors • Great for HIIT, Tabata, cardio, circuits, and boxing • Useful for quick workouts or longer sessions Interval Working is built for people who want an interval timer that does more than a basic stopwatch and helps them train in a clearer, faster, and more effective way.

About

Intervalla

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Free. No ads. No account required. Intervalla is a precision interval timer built for serious training. Whether you follow the classic Tabata protocol, push through an AMRAP session, or design your own custom intervals — this app keeps you on pace with a clean, distraction-free interface. THREE TRAINING MODES • Tabata — 20s work / 10s rest with configurable rounds • AMRAP — As many reps as possible in one timed block • Custom — Set your own work, rest, rounds, warm-up and cool-down LIVE HEART RATE Connect any Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate monitor (Polar, Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) and see your BPM in real-time. Switch to HR mode for a live sparkline graph that tracks your intensity throughout the session. After your workout, get a full summary with avg/max/min BPM and time in each heart rate zone. WORKS WITH YOUR SCREEN LOCKED Put your phone in your pocket and train. Audio cues play reliably in the background, and your heart rate monitor stays connected — even with the screen off. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS • Circular progress ring with phase-specific colors • Distinct audio cues for work, rest, and transitions • Lock controls to prevent accidental taps mid-workout • Dark interface that's easy to read mid-workout SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save up to 5 custom presets and start any workout with a single tap. Three built-in presets included to get you started immediately. AUDIO THAT WORKS Plays through the silent switch on iOS — never miss a cue. Different tones for work start, rest start, countdown, and workout complete. SHARE WORKOUTS Create a workout and share it with friends, training partners, or your community. One link opens a ready-to-run timer. COMPLETELY FREE No ads, no subscriptions, no account required. Just open and train. Built with care in Norway.

Screenshots

Interval Working4 screens
Intervalla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Intervalla at none against Interval Working's shown. Intervalla also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Interval Working ships an update every 6 months, Intervalla every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Interval Working versus Intervalla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval WorkingIntervalla
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Fernandez-Vegue GarciaLJOSNING AS

In-app purchases

None

Interval Working

No in-app purchases

None

Intervalla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Working free?
Interval Working is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Intervalla free?
Intervalla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Working or Intervalla have ads?
Interval Working shows ads; Intervalla does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Working or Intervalla?
Interval Working ships an update every 6 months, and Intervalla every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Working was updated on September 13, 2026 and Intervalla on September 9, 2026.

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