Comparison

Interval Timer vs Fitness Workout 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 helps you manage workout intervals with customizable work and rest periods. It runs in the background and allows music playback, with options to save settings and share progress. Integrates with Apple Health for heart rate monitoring.

Highlights
  • Customizable sets, intervals, and rest times
  • Runs in background and with screen locked
  • Music playlist integration
  • Save settings as templates
  • Apple Health integration for heart rate
  • Post workouts to social media
Features
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***Free and reliable. Perfect for use at home, at the track or in the gym. We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you. Running foreground, background or with device locked, this reliable app allows you specify an overall time as well as program High/Low intensity interval and rest time between sets. Produced by Polycents! Key Features: - Customizable sets, high/low intensity interval and rest for your own need - Retina display, iOS4 and multitasking - Continue to run even when screen is locked - Play your song or playlist during your workout - Post your workout to Facebook or Twitter - Save settings as templates Customizable Features: - Number of Sets - Countdown Time - Set Time - Low Interval time - High Interval time - Rest Time - First Interval (low or high) - Sound Volume - Timer Sounds - Auto Lock - Vibrate - Pause during Rest - Playlist - New Each Set APPLE HEALTH: -Interval Timer can use Apple Health to show heart rate in Apple Watch App. # Subscription Details # - Monthly and annual subscriptions are available. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Automatic renewals will be charged at the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Subscriptions can be managed by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/18915396 Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/18915396

About

Fitness Workout Timer

This interval timer helps users manage various fitness routines like Tabata, HIIT, and strength training. It features large, easy-to-read text, customizable sound alerts, and progress tracking for workouts and body measurements. A free BMI calculator is also included.

Highlights
  • Interval timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, Rope Skipping
  • Easy-to-read large text display
  • Customizable sound effects for workout states
  • Free BMI calculator and body measurement tracker
  • Daily workout and weight progress records
  • Pro version with ad removal and backup features
Features
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Fitness Workout Timer is a complete Interval Timer for Tabata, HIIT, Boxing, Rope Skipping, Abs, Butt, Core, Cardio Workouts and others fitness workouts which designed to help all workout lover to having their workout more easily. Start your workout today with the companion of Fitness Workouts Timer. Workouts for a better self! This super hit fitness workouts timer is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch! It is available in English, 中文简体,中文繁體. APP Features: • Easy read BIG text for your convenient. • Simple and nice layout design interface to make you comfortable. • Colorful layout changing make more fun for your workout. • Easy control Timer Setting. • Free BMI Calculator and records for you to know well your body. • A friendly record of your daily workout and weight for you to know well your workout progress. • Sound effects for you to know more easily the current state of workout for instance preparation for workout, workout start, rest and done. • Variety of sound effects for you to choose as the indication for different state of workout. • Weight, BMI, Body Fat Percentage & Skeletal Muscle Mass Tracker. • Body Measurement Tracker (Chest, Waist, Hips) • Customize Timer State Name • Pro Version In App Purchase with features - Permanent Advertisements Removal - Import & Export Backup - Customize Voice Alert Enjoy your workout, cheers! By downloading the app you are agreeing to our terms of service and privacy policy which can found at :- Privacy policy : www.zinitt.com/privacy/ Terms of service : www.zinitt.com/terms/ Lastly, a sincere “THANK YOU” for everyone who has enjoy Fitness Workout Timer! Like us on Facebook or following us on Twitter or official website for the latest update or more exciting App! Facebook : www.facebook.com/zinitt Twitter : www.twitter.com/zinitt Website : www.zinitt.com

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Fitness Workout Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer at every 9 days against Fitness Workout Timer's every 3 months. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 8). Fitness Workout Timer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fitness Workout Timer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fitness Workout Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Fitness Workout Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Fitness Workout Timer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Fitness Workout Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerFitness Workout Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Zinitt

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,593 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.3%

Fitness Workout Timer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Ads block functionality
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Timer doesn't work in background

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add notes to workouts
  • Provide workout history and analytics
  • Allow syncing with Apple Health
  • Improve Apple Watch integration
  • Add more customization options

Fitness Workout Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions6
  • Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
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  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
10 purchases

Fitness Workout Timer

One-time10
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2021$1.99
  • Upgrade Pro Version 2023$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
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  • Buy Me A Coffee$2.99
  • Pro Version + Snack$3.99
  • Pro Version 2021$4.99
  • Pro Version + Coffee$5.99
  • Buy Me A Meal$7.99
  • Pro Version 2023$8.99
  • Pro Version + Meal$10.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fitness Workout Timer free?
Fitness Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Fitness Workout Timer?
Fitness Workout Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Fitness Workout Timer averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Fitness Workout Timer have ads?
Both Interval Timer and Fitness Workout Timer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Fitness Workout Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Fitness Workout Timer every 3 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Fitness Workout Timer on June 11, 2026.

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