Comparison

Interval Timer vs Go&Rest

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

Go&Rest

This app provides a customizable interval timer for high-intensity interval training. It features a distraction-free interface, fullscreen display for group visibility, and background operation. Users can define custom workout routines and choose from various audio cues or voice coaches.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Unlimited routine saving
  • Fullscreen landscape mode for groups
  • Background operation
  • Multiple audio cue options
  • Optional voice coaches
Features
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Go&Rest – HIIT Interval Timer Go&Rest is a clean HIIT timer with zero distractions, built for people who just want to work. No ads interrupting your workout, no hidden subscriptions, no sign-up. Just open the app and go. All core features are free. Unlock premium features with a single one-time purchase – no monthly fees, no subscription. TRAIN BY YOUR OWN RULES Set your work and rest intervals, the number of sets and rounds, plus an optional warm-up and cool-down. Want to start right away? The default 2:1 ratio (40s work / 20s rest) gives you a solid 17-minute workout instantly. Save unlimited workouts and launch them with a single tap. GROUP TRAINING? NO PROBLEM! Switch to landscape mode with one tap. The timer fills the entire screen so everyone in the room can see it clearly – perfect for group classes, CrossFit boxes or home gyms. YOUR WORKOUT, YOUR SOUND Choose from voice coaches (motivating or concise), simple audio cues (beeps, bells) or clean vibrations. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS After every workout, rate how hard it was and watch yourself improve. Premium unlocks the full History: streaks, weekly volume, a graph of both time and intensity, and a detail view for every session. You can also back up your data and restore it anytime. PREMIUM VOICE COACHES Want a partner for your toughest sets? Unlock unique voice coaches – the relentless Warrior, the futuristic Cyborg or the magical Wizard. Try any premium voice free for 7 days with one short ad. GO&REST PREMIUM Unlock every premium feature with a single purchase, no subscription. Premium gives you the full workout History, data backup and restore, all voice coaches and characters – and removes ads. Available in English, Czech and Slovak.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Go&Rest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Go&Rest at 4.9 against Interval Timer's 4.5. Go&Rest also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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 Go&Rest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Go&Rest holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Go&Rest every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Go&Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerGo&Rest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB104 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Robert Dominguez

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,593 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.3%

Go&Rest

All ratings8 ratings
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

Go&Rest

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
1 purchases

Go&Rest

One-time1
  • Go&Rest Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go&Rest free?
Go&Rest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Go&Rest?
Go&Rest is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Go&Rest averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Go&Rest have ads?
Both Interval Timer and Go&Rest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Go&Rest?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Go&Rest every 3 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 3, 2026 and Go&Rest on September 20, 2026.

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