Comparison

Interval Timer vs FightClock Timer

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

FightClock Timer

Features
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Whether you're rolling on the mats, hitting pads, or rotating through gym stations, FightClock keeps your timing sharp and your setup simple. Use it for: - MMA rounds (Pro or Amateur) - BJJ sparring - Muay Thai or Boxing sessions - HIIT, Tabata, or circuit workouts - Wrestling, CrossFit, or custom routines You can set: - Round time - Number of rounds - Break durations - Warning claps before the round ends ... and save them as reusable presets Why people love it: - Clean, zero-distraction interface - Fully offline — no login, no cloud - 100% free. No ads. No tracking We built FightClock because we were tired of clunky, ad-filled timer apps. Now it's our go-to for everything from sparring to strength days — and it's yours too. Own your pace. Whatever the workout.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
FightClock Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FightClock Timer at none against Interval Timer's shown. Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases 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 FightClock Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, FightClock Timer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus FightClock Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerFightClock Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Mateusz Zatorski

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

FightClock Timer

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

FightClock Timer

One-time3
  • Boost$1.99
  • Support$9.99
  • Legend$99.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FightClock Timer free?
FightClock Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or FightClock Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; FightClock Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or FightClock Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and FightClock Timer every 6 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and FightClock Timer on September 10, 2026.

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