Comparison

Interval Timer vs Gym Circuit 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

Gym Circuit Timer

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Gym Circuit Timer is a simple and powerful workout timer designed for circuit training, HIIT sessions, and structured workouts. Whether you're training at home or in the gym, this app helps you stay focused, organized, and consistent with your workout routines. The app allows you to manage timed workout circuits so you can focus on your exercises without constantly checking the clock. Key Features • Simple and easy-to-use circuit timer • Perfect for HIIT, interval training, and circuit workouts • Clean and distraction-free interface • Ideal for both home workouts and gym sessions • Suitable for beginners and experienced athletes Train More Efficiently Circuit training is one of the most effective ways to improve endurance, strength, and overall fitness. Gym Circuit Timer helps you stay on track during workouts so you can maintain intensity and focus on your performance. Use it for: • Circuit workouts • HIIT training • Strength training sessions • Functional fitness workouts • Home fitness routines Designed for Simplicity The goal of Gym Circuit Timer is to provide a lightweight and easy workout timer without unnecessary complexity. No distractions. Just training.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Circuit Timer at none against Interval Timer's 8. Interval Timer's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Gym Circuit Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus Gym Circuit Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerGym Circuit Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Juan Chavez

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

Gym Circuit 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

Gym Circuit Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gym Circuit Timer free?
Gym Circuit Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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