Comparison

Interval Timer vs Burnd

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

Burnd

This app simplifies High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with customizable workout configurations and a clean interface. It offers audio guidance, workout history, and the ability to save favorite routines for easy access.

Highlights
  • Quick start workouts
  • Customizable exercise and rest durations
  • Voice coach for audio guidance
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Workout history and overview
  • Save favorite workouts
Features
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Introducing Burnd: The Ultimate HIIT Trainer & Timer App Are you ready to transform your workouts and ignite your fitness journey? Look no further! Burnd is the ultimate High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) app that will revolutionize the way you train. Features: - Quick start - launch the app and start exercising - Configuration for exercise & rest duration, workout sets, rounds and break between rounds all with just a couple of taps - Clean user interface that only shows whats important - Voice coach for audio guidance - Pause and resume workouts - Fast back and forward navigation during workouts - Workout history and overview of your completed workouts - Manage and save your favourite workouts for quick access Terms and Conditions: - https://philjay.github.io/burnd-app/terms/ Privacy Policy: - https://philjay.github.io/burnd-app/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Burnd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 69% against Burnd's 0%. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Burnd's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Burnd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Burnd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Burnd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Burnd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Burnd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBurnd
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Philipp Jahoda

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Burnd

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Burnd

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

Burnd

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Lifetime Special Deal$3.99
  • Premium Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burnd free?
Burnd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Burnd?
Burnd is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Burnd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Burnd have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Burnd does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Burnd?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Burnd every 4 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Burnd on September 16, 2026.

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