Comparison

Interval Timer vs Runmore

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

Runmore

This app guides beginners through a 9-week plan to run a 5K. It offers clear audio coaching and progress tracking to help you achieve your running goals.

Highlights
  • 9-week 5K training plan
  • Clear audio coaching
  • Progress tracking
  • Day-by-day schedule
  • Run reminders
Features
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Runmore is the simplest 5K trainer to get you off your couch and on to running 5K in 9 weeks. Whether you're a first time runner or training towards a 5K run, Runmore is perfect for you. Runmore clearly visualises a 9-week training plan and provides you with clear audio instructions as you complete each session to help you focus on the running and keep your phone in your pocket. Runmore then tracks your weekly progress along the way, guiding you to that 5K finish line. + Super simple to use interface + Clear Audio coach + Detailed day by day schedule + Create reminders to plan your schedule + Keep track of your progress along the way Download Runmore 5K for FREE now for a healthier lifestyle. Runmore Plus features: + Create reminders to schedule your runs + Top tips for new runners + An advert-free user experience + Exclusive Dark Theme Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy: http://runmoreapp.com/runmoretnc.html

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Runmore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.5 against Runmore's 3.3. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 12) and device support (4 vs 2). Runmore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Runmore asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. 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 split almost evenly too, at 73% and 72% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Runmore every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Runmore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRunmore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Tiiny Labs Limited

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.3%

Runmore

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

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

Runmore

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
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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
None

Runmore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runmore free?
Runmore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Runmore?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Runmore averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Runmore have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Runmore does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Runmore?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Runmore every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Runmore on September 24, 2026.

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