Comparison

PACER for Schools 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

PACER for Schools

Prepare for the FitnessGram PACER test with this straightforward application. It provides visual and voice cues, tracks your progress, and compares your performance against established standards. All you need is a running space, enthusiasm, and this ad-free tool.

Highlights
  • Visual and voice cues for guidance
  • Prompts for shuttle and level changes
  • Tracks distance, shuttles, and time
  • Compares scores against standards
  • No ads or intrusive permissions
  • Follows Cooper Institute FitnessGram protocol
Features
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Prepare for the FitnessGram PACER test on your own terms! Concerned about the FitnessGram PACER test at school? This app can help you do your best. All you need is - a pair of running shoes - a flat 15 or 20 meter running pitch - some enthusiasm - this app This no-ads, no-fluff app follows the Cooper Institute FitnessGram protocol. It is a simple, non-intrusive (no ads, no tracking, no spl. permissions) program that will guide you through the PACER test. It will - provide visual and voice cues - prompt you at shuttle & level changes - display distance & shuttles covered and time elapsed When you are done, the app will provide you with - the number of shuttles completed - the distance you covered - the level you reached - a comparison of your score against the accepted standards Happy running! Note: To save a result, take a screenshot

About

Interval Timer

This app is a versatile interval timer designed for various training styles like Tabata and HIIT. It offers customizable workout parameters, voice guidance, and music ducking for an enhanced training experience. Save your custom workouts and track your progress.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval settings
  • Voice assistant with text-to-speech
  • Music ducking for audio integration
  • Save custom workouts
  • Tabata, Rounds, Stopwatch modes
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Special timer for interval training. This Interval Timer offers: • Very intuitive interface. After installing this timer you need to press one button to start a tabata workout with classic settings. • Ability to set up prepare, work, rest, rest between sets, cool down time, number of cycles and sets. • Intervals can be configured individually. With this interval training timer you can create any interval workout with any sequence of intervals. • Voice assistant with text-to-speech. • Add descriptions to intervals that will be displayed on the timer screen and will be voiced. • Bright and nice colors. • Ability to lower the volume in your music player while playing the timer sounds (ducking). • List of your saved workouts. • NEW! Quick workout - setup your workout with fast and ease. The opportunity to display mode: - Tabata Protocol. - Rounds. - Stopwatch. - Intervals. Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT): • Workout hard for 20 seconds • Rest for 10 seconds • Complete 8 rounds It's time to train, good luck! Application supports Apple Health to track activity during workout. You can download the app for free. Further use requires a subscription. At our discretion, we may decide to offer you a free trial per the terms displayed in the app. Please note that: When opting for a subscription, you pay the fixed price for your country, which is displayed in the app. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews and free trial automatically converts into subscription unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription or a free trial, your subscription/free trial will stay active until the end of the current period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMzBsd_mSO69xuzkpOKljPPtxRMWMTzt2iGs6wJIhik

Screenshots

PACER for Schools4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.7 against PACER for Schools's 3.8. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 12). PACER for Schools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PACER for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 3.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PACER for Schools's written reviews are positive against 67% of Interval Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PACER for Schools ships an update every 2 months, Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PACER for Schools versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPACER for SchoolsInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings)4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.5% of reviews
Number of ratings123.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB243 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRudolf FernandesHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.

Customer experience

PACER for Schools

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Interval Timer

All ratings3,593 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.6%

Bugs and requests

PACER for Schools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Workouts disappearing
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Timing issues with intervals

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch integration
  • More customization options
  • Additional audio cues and prompts
  • Improved workout tracking and history

In-app purchases

None

PACER for Schools

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Intervals: monthly membership7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Intervals: membership7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Intervals: monthly membership$4.991 Month
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  • Intervals: yearly membership$6.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Intervals: yearly membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Intervals: membership7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | Membership$14.99
  • Intervals | Membership$34.99
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  • Intervals | Membership$39.99

Questions

Is PACER for Schools free?
PACER for Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PACER for Schools or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. PACER for Schools averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Interval Timer averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.
Do PACER for Schools or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither PACER for Schools nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PACER for Schools or Interval Timer?
PACER for Schools ships an update every 2 months, and Interval Timer every 4 weeks. Most recently, PACER for Schools was updated on October 24, 2026 and Interval Timer on October 24, 2026.

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