# Interval Timer vs Burnd

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interval Timer | Burnd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interval-timer-tabata-timer/id406473568/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnd-hiit-trainer-and-timer/id1515030728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **69.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) | [Philipp Jahoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/951309215) |

## 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


### Burnd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burnd-hiit-trainer-and-timer/id1515030728)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Lifetime Special Deal | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


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