Comparison

Interval Timer vs ABIT

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

ABIT

Create and track personalized exercise routines for various fitness activities like HIIT, strength training, and stretching. Features include custom interval timers, rep tracking, and optional voice cues for guided workouts. Share your custom plans with friends and sync with smartwatches for real-time feedback.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Interval and rep timers
  • AMRAP block support
  • Full-screen timers
  • Text-to-speech and audio cues
  • Workout sharing
  • Apple Watch sync
Features
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ABIT: Your Ultimate Workout Creator & Tracker Design and track personalized workouts with ABIT, perfect for HIIT, strength, stretching, warm ups, and more. Create custom routines with timed intervals, reps, or AMRAP blocks—ideal for home or gym. Sync with Apple Watch for real-time guidance or stay motivated with text-to-speech and audio cues. Why Choose ABIT?  • Craft Fast: Build HIIT, strength, or stretch routines in minutes.  • Stay Focused: Full-screen timers and voice guidance. • Share & Schedule: Organize and share plans with friends. From quick HIIT to strength circuits, ABIT suits all levels. Download now and create your workout! Privacy Policy: https://abitworkout.com/privacy-policy/  Terms of Use: https://abitworkout.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
ABIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ABIT at none against Interval Timer's shown. ABIT also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 60) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 ABIT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ABIT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 60, 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 73% of ABIT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, ABIT every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus ABIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerABIT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.8 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews73.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Shannon Bolick

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

ABIT

All ratings60 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative17.1%

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

ABIT

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
3 purchases

ABIT

Subscriptions2
  • ABIT Unlimited - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ABIT Unlimited - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ABIT Unlimited - Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ABIT free?
ABIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or ABIT?
ABIT is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while ABIT averages 4.8 from 60 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or ABIT have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; ABIT does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or ABIT?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and ABIT every 2 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 25, 2026 and ABIT on September 23, 2026.

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