Comparison

Interval Timer vs Pushmi

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

Pushmi

Create personalized, recurring notifications to build positive habits. Set custom messages and flexible intervals for reminders like drinking water, taking breaks, or studying. No account setup required for instant use.

Highlights
  • Recurring reminders
  • Customizable messages
  • Flexible intervals
  • Multiple reminders
  • Instant setup
  • Simple interface
  • No account required
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Never forget the small things that matter. Pushmi lets you create simple, personalized reminders that repeat automatically every few minutes or hours. Whether you want to drink water, take breaks, study, stretch, or stay focused, Pushmi keeps you on track with recurring notifications. No accounts. No setup. Just create a reminder and let it run. HOW IT WORKS Write the message you want to see, choose the interval, and start the reminder. Pushmi will send a notification with your custom message every time the interval is reached. It’s the easiest way to build small habits throughout the day. KEY FEATURES • Recurring Reminders – Create notifications that repeat every few minutes or hours • Custom Messages – Write the exact reminder you want to see • Flexible Intervals – Choose how often the reminder repeats • Multiple Reminders – Run several reminders at the same time • Instant Setup – Create reminders in seconds • Simple Interface – Clean and distraction-free design • No Account Required – Use the app immediately • Private by Design – No data collection or tracking PERFECT FOR • Drinking water reminders • Stretching or posture breaks • Studying sessions • Work break timers • Productivity routines • Medication reminders • Fitness habits • Focus sessions BUILD BETTER HABITS Consistency builds habits. Pushmi helps you stay on track by sending simple reminders exactly when you need them. Create your reminders in seconds and let Pushmi handle the rest. ——————————————————————— If you opt to purchase a Premium subscription, the subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. The yearly subscription automatically renews, but you can disable auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period in your iTunes account settings. After purchase, any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited. You can manage your premium subscription and turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes account settings. Terms of Use: https://kuomsy.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://kuomsy.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Pushmi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Interval Timer at 19K against Pushmi's 5. Interval Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pushmi's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Pushmi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pushmi 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pushmi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Pushmi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Pushmi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerPushmi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Yassine Arsmouk

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Pushmi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

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

Pushmi

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
4 purchases

Pushmi

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Exclusive Yearly Offer$34.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pushmi free?
Pushmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Pushmi?
Pushmi is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Pushmi averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Pushmi have ads?
Both Interval Timer and Pushmi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Pushmi?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Pushmi weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pushmi on September 30, 2026.

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