Comparison

Interval Timer vs Interval Timer

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

Interval Timer

This app provides a flexible and intuitive timer for various training routines, including HIIT, circuit, and boxing. It offers clear audio and visual cues to guide users through work and rest intervals, with options for custom sequences and workout history review. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features and unlimited timers.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest durations
  • Multiple rounds and sets configuration
  • Preparation, break, and cool-down timers
  • Named intervals and custom sequences
  • Audio, vibration, and spoken guidance
  • Workout history and calendar view
  • Quick-start presets and saved routines
Features
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Interval Timer: Circuit & HIIT is a clean, flexible training timer built to keep every workout moving. Set up a session in seconds, follow clear cues while you train, and stay focused on the next interval instead of the clock. BUILD CIRCUIT AND HIIT WORKOUTS * Set work and rest durations * Choose the number of rounds and sets * Add preparation time, breaks between sets, and a cool-down * Create custom sequences with individually named intervals * See the total session time before you begin FOLLOW EVERY PHASE * Use sound, vibration, and spoken phase guidance * Enable countdown and halfway alerts * See the current phase, remaining time, round, and set at a glance * Pause, resume, or move between workout phases when needed START FAST * Begin with ready-to-use quick-start presets * Save named timer setups for routines you repeat * Adjust your timer without navigating through complicated menus REVIEW YOUR TRAINING * Browse completed workouts on a calendar * Filter your history by week, month, or all time * Review workout count, total training time, and completed rounds MADE FOR YOUR ROUTINE Use Interval Timer: Circuit & HIIT for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, boxing, running, cycling, stretching, mobility work, home workouts, study sessions, or any activity that alternates focused effort and recovery. Simple controls, clear feedback, and flexible timing help you spend less time setting up and more time doing the work. INTERVAL TIMER PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom timers, advanced interval training, audio coaching, screen-lock training, music support, and saved workouts. Subscription Instructions: Interval Timer Pro includes auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Free trial eligibility may apply. Refunds follow Apple policies. We'd love to hear from you! Feedback & Support: sps-team@needodo.com Privacy Policy: https://api-cle.needodo.com/acchtml/timer/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://api-cle.needodo.com/acchtml/timer/terms.html

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Interval Timer and Interval Timer both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Interval Timer's. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (250 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Interval Timer against 5.0 for Interval Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 250 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Interval Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, Interval Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (250 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings250 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYosyp HameliakShenZhen Niddles Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings250 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.4%

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Interval Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Interval Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 250 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 months, and Interval Timer weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 14, 2026 and Interval Timer on November 13, 2026.

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