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 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

Interval Timer

This app provides a customizable interval timer for various training styles like HIIT, boxing, and Tabata. It features a distraction-free interface, audio cues, and haptic feedback for focused workouts. It also integrates with HealthKit to log your training sessions.

Highlights
  • Customizable work/rest intervals
  • HIIT, Sprint, Boxing, and Tabata timers
  • Rounds and sets control
  • Audio cues and voice guidance
  • Haptic feedback
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Train with precision. Perform with intent. KNTC is a powerful interval timer built for athletes, coaches, and anyone who trains with purpose. Whether you’re doing HIIT, sprint training, boxing rounds, or classic Tabata, KNTC gives you a fast, distraction-free timer designed for performance. Built with a bold, CrossFit-inspired design and a landscape-first workout view, KNTC keeps your focus where it belongs: on the work. Built for every interval workout - Interval Timer - Fully customizable work/rest intervals - HIIT Timer: Perfect for high-intensity interval training - Sprint Timer: Short, explosive efforts with precise timing - Boxing Timer: Rounds, rest, and round warnings - Tabata Timer - Rounds & Sets: Train by rounds with total control - Stopwatch: Simple, accurate time tracking Smart timer input Create timers in seconds: - Adjust work, rest, rounds, and sets - Reuse and tweak workouts instantly - Designed for speed, no clutter, no friction Who is KNTC for? - CrossFit & functional fitness athletes - Boxers & martial artists - Runners & sprinters - Coaches & gyms - Anyone who trains in rounds, intervals, or Tabata Designed for real training - Clear audio cues & voice guidance - Haptic feedback for hands-free workouts - High-contrast mode for intense environments - Optimized landscape display for gym floors and wall mounts KNTC integrates with the HealthKit to log your workouts. -- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Interval Timer at free with in-app purchases against Interval Timer's subscription. Interval Timer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 3.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Interval Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerInterval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.Ruslan Sayfutdinov

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings3,466 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative25.6%

Interval Timer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Interval Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 1 more
  • Intervals | Membership$39.99
4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • KNTC Interval Timer Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • KNTC Interval Timer Annual Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • KNTC Interval Timer PRO$29.99

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 4.7 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Interval Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Interval Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Interval Timer monthly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Interval Timer on September 20, 2026.

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