Comparison

Interval Timer vs GymFit

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

GymFit

This app helps experienced gym-goers optimize their workouts by providing customizable interval timers. It allows users to create, save, and edit workout routines, track progress, and manage time efficiently to maximize productivity during gym sessions.

Highlights
  • Create customizable workouts
  • Add unlimited intervals
  • Edit and rearrange intervals
  • Save custom workout routines
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Intervals Workout Timer is designed for intelligent, efficient, and hard-working individuals who are seasoned in the gym. We're not here for beginners. The app helps you manage time and follow workout circuits easily. Manage Time Easily - Do you hate it when you plan on going to the gym for a quick 30-45-minute workout and you don't end up leaving for another hour or two? How about when a group is spending their time talking over the bench that YOU'RE waiting on using? No need to waste time or wait anymore! Improve Gym Workouts - Intervals is designed to get you in and out of the gym, while still giving you the workout you intended. You have been to the gym plenty of times and are definitely not a beginner. You know exactly what you want to do at the gym before you show up to workout. But every time you get to your gym, you end up wasting valuable time that you could be spending elsewhere. 
Features of Intervals Workout Timer: CREATE WORKOUTS: - Create workouts that are fully customizable. Save the intervals in your device so you only need to build your workout once! Add as many workouts as you want and set different timers for every workout to manage time and exercise easily. ADD INTERVALS: - Add as many intervals as you want to your workout so that you can maximize the productivity of your workout! No need to stop between exercises to figure out what to do next as this feature will enable you to keep a track of your progress, view remaining time as well as get a clue on what to do next. EDIT WORKOUTS: - Each interval is completely customizable and editable. All you need to do is create a chart and figure out the best workout course. You can create and edit as many workouts as you want.Edit the name, time, and assign a color so that it's easier for you to recognize during training. Eliminate distractions and clutter so you can focus on more important things like finishing your sets CUSTOMIZE YOUR CIRCUIT: - Are you planning on switching to a new workout routine to reach your next fitness goal? How about doing multiple workouts in a single day? By using this app, you can customize your circuits easily. Customize your circuit by editing, rearranging or deleting any interval that seems out of place! EASY TO USE: - The Intervals Workout Timer is very easy to us – all thanks to its simple and easy UI/UX. The app offers clear menus and options to navigate to the right feature and customize it accordingly. Enjoy smooth controls and seamless performance as you create new plans and enjoy your workouts. APPLE HEALTH KIT - Intervals Workout Timer is now integrated with Apple HealthKit. This gives you the ability to receive credit for workouts you complete with Intervals, on your Apple Activity rings. It also gives you the ability to track previous workout sessions so you can more easily monitor your workout progress. Are you ready to maximize the productivity of your workout plans by learning time management? Download and use Intervals Workout Timer today! EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
GymFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against GymFit's 17. Interval Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 GymFit sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Interval Timer against 4.6 for GymFit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 62% of GymFit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, GymFit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus GymFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerGymFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better61.5% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better17
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Poutier Ventures LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

GymFit

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative30.8%

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

GymFit

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
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
12 purchases

GymFit

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Show 7 more
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 3 Day Trial Then Yearly Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Week Trial Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove All Ads$1.99
  • Ad & Workout Generator Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GymFit free?
GymFit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or GymFit?
GymFit is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while GymFit averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or GymFit have ads?
Both Interval Timer and GymFit show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or GymFit?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and GymFit every 11 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and GymFit on June 1, 2026.

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