Comparison

Interval Timer vs MyFitControl

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

MyFitControl

This app helps individuals and trainers manage workouts, track progress, and build custom training plans. It features an AI assistant for guidance and community features for motivation and support.

Highlights
  • Custom workout plan builder
  • Session tracking (sets, reps, weight)
  • Progress dashboard
  • AI training assistant
  • Student management for trainers
  • Community and social features
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MyFitControl is the all-in-one fitness app for people who want control over their training — and for the trainers who guide them. Whether you're building your own routine or coaching a roster of students, MyFitControl keeps your workouts, progress, and community in one place. — FOR ATHLETES — • Build your own workout plans, your way — no rigid templates • Track every session: sets, reps, weight, and time • Watch your progress with a clear dashboard: weekly volume, streaks, exercises, and averages • Follow a flexible schedule (fixed days or on/off cycles) and never lose your streak • Get guidance from Lexie, your AI training assistant, on workouts, nutrition, and recovery — FOR PERSONAL TRAINERS — • Manage your students from one place • Build a program library and assign workouts in seconds • Keep your personal training separate from what you assign to clients • Chat directly with each student • Plans that scale with your business, from 5 to 20 students — MEET LEXIE, YOUR AI ASSISTANT — Lexie explains your numbers, answers training questions, and gives personalized guidance on nutrition and recovery — so you always know your next move. — TRAIN TOGETHER — • Add friends and family to share programs and cheer each other on • Join groups to stay motivated • Get notified when the people you train with complete a workout • Share your wins with the community — IN YOUR LANGUAGE — MyFitControl is fully available in English, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, French (Canada), Italian, and German. — SUBSCRIPTIONS — MyFitControl offers auto-renewable subscriptions: • Athlete: $6.99/month or $69.99/year • Trainer Starter: $17/month or $169.99/year (up to 5 students) • Trainer Pro: $30/month or $299.99/year (up to 10 students) • Trainer Elite: $48/month or $479.99/year (up to 15 students) • Trainer Ultimate: $55/month or $549.99/year (up to 20 students) Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://myfitcontrol.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://myfitcontrol.com/privacy-policy Start training smarter today.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
MyFitControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyFitControl at 5.0 against Interval Timer's 4.5. MyFitControl also leads on ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 MyFitControl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyFitControl 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, MyFitControl every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interval Timer versus MyFitControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerMyFitControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Pernovatio LLC

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings19,032 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,595 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative21.3%

MyFitControl

All ratings1 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

MyFitControl

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
10 purchases

MyFitControl

Subscriptions10
  • MyFitControl Athlete$6.991 Month
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Starter$17.001 Month
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Pro$30.001 Month
Show 7 more
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Elite$48.001 Month
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Ultimate$55.001 Month
  • MyFitControl Athlete$69.991 Year
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Starter$169.991 Year
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Pro$299.991 Year
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Elite$479.991 Year
  • MyFitControl Trainer - Ultimate$549.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyFitControl free?
MyFitControl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or MyFitControl?
MyFitControl is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while MyFitControl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or MyFitControl have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; MyFitControl does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or MyFitControl?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and MyFitControl every 5 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and MyFitControl on September 30, 2026.

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