Comparison

My Workout Timer vs Interval Timer for Fitness

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

My Workout Timer

Features
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Annoyed by having to stop between core exercises to restart your timer? Or having to watch a clock the whole time? Workout Timer allows you set a timer for each of workout activities and then cycle through them with just one click of a button!

About

Interval Timer for Fitness

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A powerful, reliable interval training timer designed for HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and any workout routine that requires precise timing. PERFECT FOR YOUR WORKOUTS Whether you're doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT), Tabata circuits, boxing rounds, or any custom workout routine, this timer keeps you on track with precision timing and multi-sensory cues. KEY FEATURES • Countdown Cues Set multiple cues before each segment ends, with independent vibration and beep counts. Edit and preview cues on iPhone, then sync them to Apple Watch. Tap Start when ready and skip segments on either device. • Create Custom Presets Build your perfect workout with warm-up, work, rest, and cool-down intervals. Configure duration, rounds, and save unlimited presets for quick access. • Live Activity Support See your workout progress right on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+). No need to unlock your phone to check remaining time. • Reliable Background Operation The timer continues accurately when your phone is locked, backgrounded, or interrupted by calls. Wall-clock anchored timing prevents drift. • Multi-Sensory Cues Get notified when intervals change with: - Voice announcements (optional) - Haptic feedback patterns - Audio tones - Local notifications with controls • Smart Notifications Local notifications let you control your workout without opening the app. Skip, go back, or pause/resume directly from the notification. • Works While Locked Keep your phone locked during workouts. The timer runs reliably in the background with Live Activities showing your progress. • Favorite Presets Mark your go-to workouts as favorites for instant access. Perfect for recurring training sessions. • Full Customization - Set rounds (1-99) - Configure countdown before start (0/3/5 seconds) - Toggle voice cues, haptics, and audio tones - Choose silent switch behavior - Color-code your intervals • Export & Import Share your workout presets with friends or back up your configurations as JSON files. • Accessible Design Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and high contrast design ensure everyone can use the timer effectively. COMMON USE CASES • HIIT Training Perfect for high-intensity interval training with customizable work and rest periods. • Tabata Workouts Classic 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds configuration (and any variation you need). • Circuit Training Create complex workout circuits with different exercises and timing. • Boxing & Martial Arts Configure round timers with rest periods for boxing, kickboxing, or martial arts training. • CrossFit & Functional Fitness Design WODs (Workouts of the Day) with precise timing for EMOMs, AMRAPs, and more. • Yoga & Stretching Use for timed holds and transitions in yoga or flexibility routines. • Running Intervals Sprint intervals, tempo runs, or any running workout requiring timed segments. DESIGNED FOR RELIABILITY Timer progress stays accurate when you switch apps. Locked-screen countdown alerts depend on notification permissions and settings. The app shows when only part of a workout can be covered. Watch cue sounds use media volume. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Upgrade to PRO to unlock premium features: • Unlimited custom presets (free users get 5) • Access to 20+ professional workout templates (free users get 5) • Custom categories and organization • Watch complications • Priority for future features PRO is available as a monthly subscription ($2.99/month), yearly subscription ($29.99/year - best value), or lifetime purchase ($99.99). Free trial available. Cancel anytime. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://reubenenterprises.com/privacy PRIVACY FOCUSED No account required. All your presets are stored locally on your device. Optional iCloud sync keeps your workouts backed up across your devices.

Screenshots

My Workout Timer4 screens
Interval Timer for Fitness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Workout Timer at none against Interval Timer for Fitness's 3. My Workout Timer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). 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 for Fitness sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Workout Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
My Workout Timer versus Interval Timer for Fitness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Workout TimerInterval Timer for Fitness
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlastair McNeillReuben Enterprises Ltd

In-app purchases

None

My Workout Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer for Fitness

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is My Workout Timer free?
My Workout Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Interval Timer for Fitness free?
Interval Timer for Fitness is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Workout Timer or Interval Timer for Fitness have ads?
Neither My Workout Timer nor Interval Timer for Fitness shows ads.

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