Interval Timer vs Chime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
***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://neopixel.ai/Interval-Timer/terms Privacy Policy: https://neopixel.ai/Interval-Timer/privacy
Chime
Read full descriptionHide full description
Chime gets you from zero to training in seconds. Pick a mode, tap start, and move. Run Tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, or any HIIT-style workout with clear audio cues and haptic feedback that keep pace with you, even when your phone is locked. WORKOUT MODES Tabata The classic 20-on / 10-off format. Eight rounds. AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) Set the clock and chase as many rounds as possible. EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) Set your rounds and move on the minute, every minute. Custom Dial in your own rounds, work time, and rest time for circuits, conditioning blocks, or strength intervals. FEATURES • Configurable pre-session countdown • Large progress ring, readable at a glance • Audio and haptic cues with independent controls • Timer and cues keep running with your phone locked • Play, pause, skip, and rewind controls during any session • Dark mode support • No ads, no login, no account, no tracking
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chime at none against Interval Timer's 8. Chime also leads on ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Chime asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Chime monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Chime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (19K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD. | Kunal Parmar |
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
Chime
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Plus - 1 Month$0.991 Month
- Premium - 1 Month$1.991 Month
- Plus - 1 Month$1.991 Month
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
- Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
Chime
No in-app purchases








