Comparison

Interval Timer vs 60 Second Workouts

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

60 Second Workouts

This app offers quick, guided exercises designed to fit into busy schedules. Transform short breaks into meaningful health improvements with 1-minute micro-workouts that can be done anywhere, anytime. It provides tailored training tracks and smart reminders to help you stay active.

Highlights
  • 1-minute micro workouts
  • Video-guided exercises
  • Customizable training tracks
  • Smart calendar reminders
  • Workout modifications
  • Targeted extra sessions
Features
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Too much sitting and a busy sedentary lifestyle? No time to go to the gym or stick to a routine? Want to get and stay fit in an easier way? Try 60 Second Workouts, which is designed for sedentary pros, busy parents, and screen-bound workers to transform short breaks into meaningful health improvements. Feel sharper, move better, live healthier—all in 60 seconds. Try our quick workouts now for FREE. ■ SHORT GUIDED EXERCISES THAT YOU CAN DO ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Answer a few quick questions and get a custom workout program with video-guided exercises built for you: • Foundational – The perfect bodyweight workout at home to build core stability and endurance. • Total Body – A full-body workout that fits between meetings to build strength and get you fit. • Mobility – Ideal for office workouts, reducing stiffness from prolonged sitting. • Total Body + Mobility – A balanced mix to keep your body strong and flexible. ■ SMART REMINDERS INTEGRATED WITH YOUR SCHEDULE Sync with your work calendar or set custom notification times. Whether you're squeezing in a daily exercise at home or need a quick workout, we’ll find open windows and nudge you to move—because fitness should adapt to your day! ■ 1 MINUTE MICRO WORKOUTS WITH PROVEN IMPACT Science shows that a few short bursts of movement per day can: • Slash cardiovascular mortality by up to 50% • Reduce cancer mortality risk by nearly 40% Perfect for those searching for fast exercise, low-impact workouts, or a 7-minute workout app to stay active without disrupting their routine! ■ GUIDED EXERCISES WITH FORM VIDEOS & REGRESSIONS Tap any exercise to access: - Step-by-step guided exercises for safe execution - Regressions & modifications tailored for beginner workouts and advanced users alike. Even more, our no equipment workout app requires just your body and a willingness to move! ■ CUSTOMIZABLE EXTRA SESSIONS FOR TARGETED TRAINING Some days, you need more than the standard workout. Schedule additional sessions focusing on core, back, shoulders, or arms—whatever body part you want to focus on more. ■ FLEXIBLE TIMING – DELAY OR COMPLETE AS YOU GO Busy moment? Hit “delay”, and we’ll remind you later. Finished your session? Check it off and move on with your day. ■ 60 SECOND WORKOUTS APP FEATURES: - Tailored Training Tracks – Choose from Foundational, Total Body, Mobility, or Total Body + Mobility. - Smart Reminders – Sync with your calendar or set custom notifications. - 1 Minute Micro Workouts – Short sessions with proven health benefits. - Guided Exercises & Form Videos – Instructions and modifications for safe training. - Custom Extra Sessions – Schedule workouts for core, back, mobility, or recovery. - Flexible Timing – Delay or complete workouts to fit your schedule. - Replace exercise – replace any exercise that you can’t or don’t want to perform with another one. Our short workout program app is perfect for busy pros and parents who need a quick workout at home, a fun workout app, or daily exercise without overcommitting. Stop sacrificing health for productivity. Achieve both, 60 seconds at a time. ► Try 60 Second Workouts now for FREE.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
60 Second Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 60 Second Workouts at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. 60 Second Workouts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 60 Second Workouts sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

60 Second Workouts 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 5, 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 100% of 60 Second Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, 60 Second Workouts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus 60 Second Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval Timer60 Second Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Active In Tech, LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

60 Second Workouts

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

60 Second Workouts

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
6 purchases

60 Second Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscritpion7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$36.001 Year
One-time3
  • Thank You Gift$4.99
  • Supporter Level$9.99
  • Champion Supporter$24.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 60 Second Workouts free?
60 Second Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or 60 Second Workouts?
60 Second Workouts is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while 60 Second Workouts averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or 60 Second Workouts have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; 60 Second Workouts does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or 60 Second Workouts?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and 60 Second Workouts every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and 60 Second Workouts on June 5, 2026.

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