Comparison

Interval Timer vs TimeFit

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

TimeFit

Create custom workout routines for various training methods like HIIT, Tabata, and Crossfit. This app offers interval timers, voice alerts, and a smart stopwatch to enhance your fitness sessions. Track your progress with a workout history log and share routines with others.

Highlights
  • Custom interval timer
  • HIIT and Tabata support
  • Voice alerts for exercises
  • Smart stopwatch with lap tracking
  • Workout history and notes
  • Workout sharing
  • Organized workout folders
Features
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Create your workouts quickly and easily, whatever training methods you use Crossfit, HIIT, Tabata, TRX etc. *** A single watchword SIMPLICITY *** TimeFit app is an intelligent Tabata Timer with a custom interval timer. This advanced interval timer adds craziness to your fitness training and workouts. An enhanced timer with interval alerts make your training activity more interesting. TimeFit - Workout timer is your gym boss to track all your exercise activities. HIIT interval training timer makes it easy for you to calculate workouts routine. ### THE FEATURES OF TIMEFIT ### Smart Stopwatch - A smart stopwatch is integrated into the TimeFit app. It shows you the fastest and slowest lap live. Adaptive Circuit Training - A very easy to use editor with which you can create the circuit training adaptive to your sport. Interval Timer - Plan your workouts in advance using interval trainers. When the days come, they will be displayed on the home screen of the TimeFit. Seconds timer and minute timer are ready with interval alerts. TimeFit - Workout Timer IS THE ONLY ONE TO DO IT. Workout History - Logbook lets you keep track of your training history. Add workout photos and training notes to your routine. Voice Alerts - TimeFit will tell you the next exercise using enhanced timer and interval alerts. No need to look at the screen. The voice synthesis and the beeps are fully customizable. Personalized - Creates folders to organize your workouts. Easy Share - Exchange your workouts with your friends or with a sports coach. Eye Comfort - Large display is coloured for the comfort of the eyes even from a distance. An infinite number of colors are available. But as a practice is better than a long speech, I invite you to try it :) ^^^ IMPORTANT ^^^ - Notifications are only used to show current or upcoming workout when the application is in the background. - TimeFit will ask you for permission to access data from the Health application. TimeFit - Workout Timer uses information on weight, number of steps and distance travelled for enhanced user experience. ### WE NEED YOU ### - A great feature you would like to see integrated into the application? - An idea for improvement? - A nasty bug that's ruining your life? -- CONTACT US NOW -- more importantly -- WRITE A REVIEW -- it helps us a lot... Thank you all in advance and don't forget: $$$ SWEAT TODAY, SMILE TOMORROW! $$$ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
TimeFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against TimeFit's 321. Interval Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). TimeFit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 TimeFit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeFit 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 321, 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 75% of TimeFit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, TimeFit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus TimeFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTimeFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.7 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews74.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better321
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Samir Mestari

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,236 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.2%

TimeFit

All ratings321 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Interval Timer

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Free version works well
  • 👍 Customizable intervals and timers
  • 👍 Flexible for different workouts
  • 👍 Easy to use and set up
  • 👍 Provides visual and audio cues

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Timer issues (stops, loses time)
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Incompatible with other apps

TimeFit

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and configure
  • 💪 Highly customizable workouts
  • 🎵 Works with music in background
  • 🗣️ Voice prompts for next exercise
  • 💰 Good value for money (paid version)

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive for full features
  • quảng cáo Frequent and intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Paywall for essential features
  • 🗑️ Free version limited

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

TimeFit

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Lost all data after update
  • Crashes every time on opening
  • Freezes on introductory pop-up
  • Crashes randomly with voice alert language change
  • Free version doesn't play timer
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  • Obnoxious full-screen ads
  • App crashes when trying to copy/paste workouts
  • Copy/paste only copies folder, not exercises
  • Exercises missing names in preview
  • Timer not correct when using other apps simultaneously
  • Timer stops when app is in background
  • Timer hasn't been running when checked
  • Interval timer only runs when screen is on
  • Unable to contact developer
  • Weight log only in kg
  • Voice is too quiet
  • Unable to restore purchase
  • Text box moves out of screen when editing
  • App crashes at 4 seconds before end of interval
  • Randomly stops workouts part way through

Requested features

14 requests
  • Apple Watch compatibility
  • iPad adaptation
  • Visual statistics/graphs
  • Independent voice volume control
  • Ability to share workouts
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  • Display photo with intervals
  • Sync with Apple Watch
  • Add daily photo
  • Receive notifications for daily workouts
  • Image or video of exercise
  • Turn on/off individual alert sounds
  • Fix text box positioning when naming steps
  • Add statistics table for overview
  • Restore purchase on new phone

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
4 purchases

TimeFit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly (Recommended)14 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Upgrade to Pro$6.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$8.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeFit free?
TimeFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or TimeFit?
TimeFit is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while TimeFit averages 4.7 from 321 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or TimeFit have ads?
Both Interval Timer and TimeFit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or TimeFit?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and TimeFit fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and TimeFit on September 9, 2026.

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