Comparison

Interval Timer vs SafePing

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

SafePing

Features
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SafePing is your personal safety companion - a simple daily check-in app that gives you and your loved ones peace of mind. How it works: Set your daily check-in deadline Add an emergency contact Tap once each day to check in If you miss your check-in, your contact receives an email notification Perfect for: People living alone who want extra peace of mind Elderly family members who want to stay connected Anyone who values a simple daily wellbeing routine Travellers who want to keep loved ones informed Key features: One-tap daily check-in Customisable deadline and grace period Friendly reminder notifications before your deadline Pause alerts when travelling or when you don't need them Privacy-focused: minimal data, no tracking Works offline: check-ins sync when you're back online Multi-language: English, German, French, Spanish Privacy first: SafePing collects only what's necessary - your display name, emergency contact details, and check-in times. No location tracking, no analytics, no ads. You can delete all your data at any time with one tap. Important disclaimer: SafePing is not a medical device and does not contact emergency services. It's designed as a personal check-in tool to notify a trusted contact. For medical emergencies, please call your local emergency services. Download SafePing today and add a simple safety net to your daily routine.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
SafePing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interval Timer at Free against SafePing's $0.89. Interval Timer also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). SafePing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown).

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; SafePing costs $0.89 up front. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SafePing asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, SafePing every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus SafePing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerSafePing
PriceFree — better$0.89
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Jonas Thuerig

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

SafePing

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

SafePing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SafePing free?
SafePing costs $0.89, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or SafePing have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; SafePing does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or SafePing?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and SafePing every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and SafePing on September 14, 2026.

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