Comparison

Interval Timer vs PeakTimer

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

PeakTimer

Features
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PeakTimer is a customizable interval timer for any timed workout or training session — HIIT, strength, running, cycling, boxing, yoga, mobility, climbing, breathwork, and anything else built around timed segments. Build it once, use it everywhere — your routines sync across all your devices. Build routines from your own intervals. Each routine plays through a sequence you design — work, rest, hang, stretch, anything you name — across sets and rounds, with optional prepare and cooldown phases. Audible beeps count down the last three seconds of every interval so you can keep your eyes off the screen. — TAILOR EVERY ROUTINE • Name your intervals — "Work", "Hold", "Hang", "Stretch", whatever fits • Pick colors that read at a glance during a set • Set strength targets in kilograms, pounds, or as a percentage of your max • Configure prepare, rest between rounds, rest between sets, and cooldown independently • Group routines into collections (Hangboarding, HIIT, Mobility…) — STAY FOCUSED MID-WORKOUT • Big countdown that reads from across the room • Color-tinted phase background tells you at a glance what you're doing • Preview row shows what's next so you can mentally prepare • Round / set / interval pip counters for at-a-glance progress • Pause, skip, or restart any phase with one tap • Optional screen wake-lock so the screen stays on during the workout — HANGBOARDING & STRENGTH WITH A TINDEQ PROGRESSOR (optional) • Pair a Tindeq Progressor wirelessly over Bluetooth for live force readings • Real-time chart shows your pull through every interval against your targets • Calibrate your max strength once, then set per-interval targets as a percentage — SYNC ACROSS DEVICES (optional) • Anonymous by default — your routines stay on your device • Sign in with Apple or Google to sync routines across all your devices • Delete your account and all your data from inside the app at any time Built for runners, climbers, lifters, yogis, and anyone who wants their interval timer to do exactly what they tell it to.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
PeakTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PeakTimer at none against Interval Timer's 1. PeakTimer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. PeakTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus PeakTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerPeakTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (250 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings250 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosyp HameliakDiego Avila

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

PeakTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
None

PeakTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PeakTimer free?
PeakTimer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or PeakTimer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; PeakTimer does not.

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