Comparison

Interval Timer vs Running Voice

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 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

About

Running Voice

Features
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Hear your pace, distance and the time of day every 500 meters without touching your phone. Running Voice is a voice coach for runners: put on headphones, lock the screen and just run. KEY FEATURES • Voice Announcements - Get audio updates on your distance, pace, and time while listening to your favorite music. No need to look at your phone! • Works Without GPS - Track your runs using step counting even when GPS is unavailable or unreliable. Perfect for indoor tracks, dense urban areas, or anywhere GPS struggles. • Smart Distance Tracking - Intelligently combines GPS and step data for the most accurate distance measurements possible. • Background Tracking - Lock your phone and save battery while the app continues tracking in the background. • Real-Time Stats - Monitor your distance, speed, pace, time, and steps all in one beautiful interface. • Motivational Content - Enjoy motivational quotes and encouragement during your run to keep you energized. • Customizable Settings - Choose between kilometers/miles and 12/24-hour time format to match your preferences. • Run History - Review your recent runs with detailed statistics including GPS distance, step-based distance, duration, and more. The last 5 runs are free; the full history is part of Pro. • Privacy-Focused - Your data stays on your device. No account required, no tracking, just pure running. PERFECT FOR • Runners in areas with poor GPS signal • Indoor track running • Trail running in dense forests • Urban running between tall buildings • Anyone who wants reliable tracking in all conditions HOW IT WORKS Running Voice uses both GPS and your iPhone's pedometer to track your runs. When GPS signal is strong, it uses that for maximum accuracy. When GPS is weak or unavailable, it seamlessly switches to step counting so you never miss tracking a run. Voice announcements automatically lower your music volume, give you updates, then restore your music - all without you touching your phone. ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHEDULE • Regular updates: Every 500 meters (or 0.5 miles) • Final summary when you finish Each announcement tells you your speed, pace and distance, the time of day (Pro), plus a joke or a motivational line. Example: "Speed 10.2 km/h. Pace 5.9 min/km. Distance 3.5 kilometers. Current time 7:42." FREE • Full voice coaching on your first 3 runs (speed, pace, distance, jokes) • After that, distance announced every 0.5 km • Start and finish announcements • Your last 5 runs in History RUNNING VOICE PRO • Full voice coaching on every run • Full run history • Export your run history to PDF • Your own jokes and motivational phrases • Current time in voice announcements • Headphones-only mode Pro is available as a yearly auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Restore purchases any time in Settings. If you bought Pro before, it stays yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ypapax/running-voice-support/blob/main/PRIVACY.md

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Running Voice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Running Voice at weekly against Interval Timer's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Running Voice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Running Voice weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Interval Timer versus Running Voice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRunning Voice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.Maksim Efremov

Bugs and 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

Running Voice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 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-time2
  • Intervals | PRO version$14.99
  • Intervals | Membership$34.99
3 purchases

Running Voice

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Running Voice Pro$2.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Voice free?
Running Voice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Running Voice have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Running Voice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Running Voice?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Running Voice weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Running Voice on November 9, 2026.

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