Comparison

Interval Timer vs LoopFit

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 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
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This app is handy interval timer that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during your HIIT interval training and workouts. The application is very easy to use, enter the Work, Rest, Sets, Rounds and start workout. You can listen to music during workouts or use the timer in the background. There is also app on the Apple Watch that will allow you to monitor your heart rate during workouts. Apple Watch app features: - iCloud sync with iPhone - integration with the Health app - monitoring heart rate during workouts

About

LoopFit

Features
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The interval timer built for people who actually train. Set your work and rest, hit start, and LoopFit counts every round out loud so you never look at the screen mid-set. WHAT YOU CAN TIME • HIIT and Tabata sessions • Circuit and station training • CrossFit style WOD, EMOM and AMRAP • Boxing and MMA rounds • Running and sprint intervals • Planks, stretching and mobility • Focus blocks and Pomodoro study sessions WHY LOOPFIT • Build any structure: warm up, work, rest, rounds, sets and cool down • Clear voice and beep cues for every transition • Keeps running in the background and with the screen locked • Apple Health integration for your workout records • Full training history and progress stats • Big, readable display you can see from across the gym • No account required to start LOOPFIT PRO Pro unlocks unlimited saved routines, unlimited history, advanced statistics, custom themes and data export. Monthly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings. Free to download and use. Questions or ideas? Write to us from the app and we answer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
LoopFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LoopFit at none against Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoopFit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, LoopFit every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus LoopFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerLoopFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (250 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings250 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosyp HameliakJesus David Gonzalez Ramos

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App pauses when phone is locked
  • Sound notifications are inconsistent
  • App doesn't run in background
  • Watch app not opening or syncing
  • In-app purchase issues
Show 4 more
  • Timer not counting when phone is locked
  • Voice/sound stops during exercises
  • Incorrect number of sets displayed
  • App crashes or freezes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option for different/upbeat voice
  • Ability to reorder saved timers
  • Larger font size option
  • Vibrate option
  • Naming individual sets/exercises
Show 7 more
  • Audio configuration for set completion
  • Syncing workouts with health apps
  • Option to keep app running when phone is locked
  • Customizable warm-up per saved timer
  • Option for giant font size for numbers
  • Ability to move saved timers
  • More sound options

LoopFit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

LoopFit

Subscriptions1
  • LoopFit Monthly Pass7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • LoopFit Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoopFit free?
LoopFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or LoopFit have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; LoopFit does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or LoopFit?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, and LoopFit every 7 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and LoopFit on October 7, 2026.

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