Interval Timer vs iCountTimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
iCountTimer
This app combines a timer and counter for various training routines like HIIT, yoga, and boxing. It offers audio cues and a large display to keep you focused on your workout, with an optional Pro version for advanced features.
- Timer and counter combined
- Save custom presets
- Large, clear display
- Audio cues
- Smart screen lock
- Health app integration (Pro)
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Focus on your moves, not the count. iCountTimer is a timer and counter in one — built for anyone who trains. Whether it's interval training, yoga, home workouts, HIIT, boxing, or circuit training, this app fits right in and keeps you on track. Set your intervals, hit start, and let the app do the counting. Audio cues and a large, clear display with progress bar guide you through every session so you can stay focused on your form. What users are saying: "Best and most versatile timer app I have used. If you mix up your workouts and need a flexible solution to keep time, reps and more — download this now!" — Eric Mullen "As a coach, the best. Best timer ever. I speak as a coach who has tried many timer apps and this is the easiest way to set up interval training ever." — Todd Parker "Been looking for something like this for a while. Now I know how many sets I've done without guessing, and I can concentrate on what I should be doing." — Mark Clews Features: • Timer + Counter combined in one app • Save timers and counters as presets organized by activity • Large, clear display with progress bar • Audio cues to guide your sessions • Smart screen lock to prevent accidental taps mid-workout Upgrade to iCountTimer Pro for more: • No ads • Live Activity on your Lock Screen • Apple Watch app with presets and quick-access timer and counter • Save up to 40 presets • 5 themes and custom alert sounds • Calorie estimation with Health app integration • Custom start delay and multiple counter modes iCountTimer is free with all the essentials. When you're ready for more, go Pro. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Interval Timer at every 9 days against iCountTimer's every 4 months. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). iCountTimer's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 69%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iCountTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iCountTimer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 90% of iCountTimer's.
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, iCountTimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | iCountTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19K ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | 90.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD. | RhythmicWorks |
Customer experience
Interval Timer
iCountTimer
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
iCountTimer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- 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
iCountTimer
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
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