Comparison

Interval Timer vs Haptic Vibration 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

Haptic Vibration Timer

This app transforms your Apple Watch into a customizable haptic timer. Set repeating intervals or continuous notifications for fitness, reminders, or productivity, all while running independently on your watch.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer durations
  • Flexible haptic intervals
  • Multiple haptic patterns
  • Background operation
  • Watch Complications support
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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Haptic Vibration Timer – Custom Vibration Alerts Transform your Apple Watch into a precise haptic timer with customisable vibration patterns. Set repeating intervals or continuous notifications that work seamlessly in the background. Perfect for fitness intervals, medication reminders, productivity sessions, or any activity requiring hands-free timing. The app runs independently on your Apple Watch, so you’ll never miss a beat even when your iPhone is away. Please note: The iPhone app is provided for managing settings and preferences only. It does not include standalone timer functionality—your Apple Watch is required to use the core features. Key Features: - Fully customisable timer durations (seconds, minutes, or hours) - Flexible haptic intervals (set to any second, minute, or hour value you prefer) - Multiple haptic patterns (success, notification, directional pulses) - Background operation with extended runtime - Cross-device sync between iPhone and Apple Watch - Clean, intuitive interface - Watch Complications

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Haptic Vibration Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against Haptic Vibration Timer's $0.99. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (73% vs 40%). Haptic Vibration Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Interval Timer is free to download; Haptic Vibration Timer costs $0.99 up front. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Haptic Vibration Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 10, 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 40% of Haptic Vibration Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Haptic Vibration Timer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Interval Timer versus Haptic Vibration Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerHaptic Vibration Timer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better2.7 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Cumulus Coding Ltd

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Haptic Vibration Timer

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Haptic Vibration 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
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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
None

Haptic Vibration Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haptic Vibration Timer free?
Haptic Vibration Timer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Haptic Vibration Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Haptic Vibration Timer averages 2.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Haptic Vibration Timer have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Haptic Vibration Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Haptic Vibration Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Haptic Vibration Timer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Haptic Vibration Timer on October 9, 2026.

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