Comparison

Interval Timer vs Pocket Coach

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

Pocket Coach

Features
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Pocket Coach — A Coach in Your Pocket. Available 24/7. Not another therapy app that leaves you stuck in the problem. Not a fitness tracker that counts your steps but ignores your mindset. You need a coach that shows up whenever you need it, holds you accountable, and actually moves you forward. That's Pocket Coach. Pocket Coach is an AI-powered life and fitness coaching app built on a proprietary Four Pillars philosophy developed through real-world human experience. Not scripted. Not generic. It is a dynamic coaching system that adapts to exactly what you are facing - in the moment. The Four Pillars: Motion First - Physical action disrupts negative emotion and opens mental space for growth. The body is the enforcement mechanism for the mind. Extreme Ownership - Everything is your responsibility. Not because life is fair, but because ownership is the only path to change. Happening FOR You - Every challenge is preparation in disguise. Perspective is power. Conquering Mindset - Repeated wins - physical and mental - train the brain to find opportunity in every situation. This is a skill. It is trainable. What Pocket Coach Delivers: AI-powered 1:1 coaching sessions available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - no appointments, no waiting. Four distinct coach identities, each with a unique name and communication style Choose your coaching style: Motivational, Tough Love, or Socratic A progressive 6-Phase Curriculum - from Awareness & Root Discovery through Identity Reconstruction Physical action recommendations built into every session through Motion First Ownership journaling, goal tracking, habit building, and trigger mapping Progress Energy Documentation - capture your energy at Day 1 and watch who you become at every milestone Crisis-aware logic that responds to extreme emotional states with grounded, stabilizing support. Who is Pocket Coach for? - Adults 18–45(up) seeking direction, accountability, and real personal growth. - Fitness enthusiasts who want mindset coaching alongside physical training. - Anyone who is done making excuses and ready to build something better. - Coaches and fitness professionals looking to scale their impact through Pocket Coach Studio. Pocket Coach Studio - For Coaches & Professionals: Professional coaches can use Pocket Coach Studio to support their clients with AI-powered tools, progress tracking, and Energy Snapshot documentation - with full client consent and privacy controls built in. Founding Member Offer: The first 100 subscribers lock in lifetime access at our founding rate. Once those spots are gone, they are gone forever. Try it free for 7 days. No commitment required. Pocket Coach is not therapy. It is not a fitness tracker. It is the coach you have always needed — in your pocket, available whenever you are ready to move. Subscriptions Founder Monthly — $14.99/month Founder Annual — $99.99/year Founder pricing is limited to the first 100 members and is locked in for life while the account stays active. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings after purchase. Pocket Coach provides general wellness and motivational coaching only. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical, psychological, or emergency services. Recommendations are informational; sources are listed in-app under Health Sources. Always consult a qualified professional for medical concerns. Coaching responses are generated by AI. See our Privacy Policy for the third-party providers involved. A World Industries LLC | pocketcoachme.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://pocketcoachme.com/privacy

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Pocket Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pocket Coach at every 3 days against Interval Timer's every 9 days. Interval Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Pocket Coach sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Pocket Coach every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Interval Timer versus Pocket Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerPocket Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.A World Industries LLC

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

Pocket Coach

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
2 purchases

Pocket Coach

Subscriptions2
  • Founder Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Personal Founder Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Coach free?
Pocket Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Pocket Coach have ads?
Both Interval Timer and Pocket Coach show ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Pocket Coach?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Pocket Coach every 3 days. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pocket Coach on September 22, 2026.

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