Comparison

Interval Timer vs SplitTime

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

SplitTime

This app helps coaches and athletes manage workouts efficiently. Create custom routines, organize athletes into groups, and track performance with detailed split and lap timing. Save and export all session data for easy review.

Highlights
  • Custom workout templates
  • Athlete and group organization
  • Individual and group timing
  • Split, lap, and final time tracking
  • Workout history and export
Features
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SplitTime helps coaches and athletes run organized, efficient workouts from start to finish. Build custom workout templates, create rosters, time athletes live, and save every session in one place. Use SplitTime to: • Create and save workout templates • Add athletes and organize them into groups • Time athletes individually or as a group • Track splits, laps, and final times • Review workout history and export results Whether you are running daily practice or timing a focused workout session, SplitTime keeps your team organized and your results easy to manage.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
SplitTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SplitTime at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. SplitTime also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). 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. SplitTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SplitTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of SplitTime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, SplitTime every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Interval Timer versus SplitTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerSplitTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Code Clean LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,597 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.4%

SplitTime

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
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

SplitTime

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
Show 3 more
  • Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • Plus - 1 Year2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Premium - 1 Year7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Year
None

SplitTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SplitTime free?
SplitTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or SplitTime?
SplitTime is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while SplitTime averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or SplitTime have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; SplitTime does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or SplitTime?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and SplitTime every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 28, 2026 and SplitTime on October 8, 2026.

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