Comparison

Interval Timer vs Bee

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

Bee

Features
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Forget tedious manual calculations, screens full of numbers, and the anxiety of traditional calorie counting. BeeWell is the meal tracker designed for those seeking a serene, intuitive, and positive relationship with food. Whether you are trying to maintain a regular routine, avoid skipping meals, or simply understand your nutrition better, BeeWell turns tracking into a light and rewarding experience. Instead of red bars and strict goals, you will help your little virtual bee gather the energy and nectar needed to tackle the day. Features you will love: - Magic Tracking (Powered by AI): No more searching for every single ingredient in endless databases. Just type or dictate what you ate (e.g., "A nice plate of tomato pasta and a coffee") and our AI will do the heavy lifting, calculating nutritional values instantly. - Positive Gamification: No punishment. Food is fuel and joy. Complete your meals to collect nectar, grow your flower meadow, and keep your bee happy and healthy. - Soothing Native Design: A clean, soft, and incredibly smooth interface. Designed to integrate perfectly with your iPhone, offering a frictionless and stress-free user experience. - Friendly Insights: View your progress constructively. BeeWell focuses on consistency and overall well-being, helping you maintain a healthy eating rhythm without obsession. Why choose BeeWell? Many fitness apps focus on restriction. We believe in balance. BeeWell was born to support the mind as much as the body, reducing the cognitive load for those with busy lives or a delicate relationship with eating. Join the hive. Rediscover peace at the table, one meal at a time.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Bee3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bee at none against Interval Timer's 12. Bee also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Bee asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Bee every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus Bee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHIIT Apps Sp. z o.o.Simone Di Natale

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

Bee

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
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  • Intervals | Membership$39.99
None

Bee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bee free?
Bee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Bee have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Bee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Bee?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bee every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Bee on October 3, 2026.

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