# Interval Timer vs GymFit

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.

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.

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.

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, GymFit every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | GymFit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymfit-interval-tabata-timer/id1263610072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 61.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Poutier Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263610071) |

## What reviewers say

### Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block functionality
- App freezes or crashes
- Timer doesn't work in background

**Requested features**

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


### GymFit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gymfit-interval-tabata-timer/id1263610072)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 3 Day Trial Then Yearly Trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Week Trial Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad & Workout Generator Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and GymFit on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*