Comparison

Interval Timer vs Rytme

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

Rytme

Features
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Rytme (pronounced RIT-meh) Rytme is the Danish and Norwegian word for “rhythm” — the perfect cadence and timing that turns good runs into great ones. Catch your pacer. Run your rytme. Never miss your target pacer group again — whether you’re stuck in a later corral, stopped for the bathroom, or taking photos along the course. Rytme creates a live “ghost” of your chosen pacer (or your own previous training run) and continuously recalculates the perfect Galloway run-walk-run intervals so you can catch up safely while staying true to injury-prevention principles. Key Features Live ghost pacer with real-time map and progress bar Dynamic run-walk-run timing that updates automatically Training Mode for everyday runs with optional self-ghost Persistent Teams & Crew support Coach Mode with real-time encouragement notes Proximity alerts for runners and spectators Automatic hydration & nutrition reminders Mileage-triggered motivational boosts Full Apple Health integration and exports Post-run history with detailed stats Dark/Light mode + battery optimizer Rytme is 100% free, local-first, and built for real runners who want to run smarter — not harder. Whether you’re chasing a Boston qualifier, running your first marathon with friends, or just logging training miles, Rytme gives you the perfect rhythm. Catch your pacer. Run your rytme.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Rytme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rytme at none against Interval Timer's 8. Rytme also leads on ads (none vs shown). Interval Timer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Rytme asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Rytme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRytme
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB24 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.JAMES BRIAN SZENDER

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

Rytme

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

Rytme

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rytme free?
Rytme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Rytme have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Rytme does not.

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