Comparison

Interval Timer vs Runify

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

Runify

This app synchronizes your music with your running pace, creating a dynamic workout experience. It offers customizable interval training and pre-set workouts, allowing you to focus on your exercise while the music motivates you. Enjoy offline functionality and personalized training sessions.

Highlights
  • Music synced to running pace
  • Customizable workout intervals
  • Pre-created workout routines
  • HIIT timer
  • Offline mode
  • Spotify integration
Features
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Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Let your music push you to the limits! Keep your focus on the training and Runify will take care of the music. Runify matches music from your Spotify playlist with your running pace. WORKOUTS Runify has introduced workouts! You can now customise your own workout in to every interval! It's also possible to select among several pre-created workouts such as Tabata, 7-minute workout, pre-shower workouts and much much more! FREE RUN Matches your running pace with your music from your favourite Spotify playlist. For Premium users it's also possible to have music with a fixed BPM. INTERVAL Ideal for High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Choose number and length of your intervals. You get a high intense song when you really need it and a slow song while resting. Don't have Spotify? Don't worry, it's possible to use the app offline without music. Take your training to a new level and download Runify now!

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Runify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 73% against Runify's 11%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (19K vs 4). Runify's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 13.0). 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 Runify sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 19K ratings behind it against 4, 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 11% of Runify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, Runify every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Runify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerRunify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19K ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews72.9% of reviews — better10.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.Noltepointer AB

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Runify

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative67.9%

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

Runify

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
1 purchases

Runify

One-time1
  • Runify Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runify free?
Runify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Runify?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Runify averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Runify have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; Runify does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Runify?
Interval Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Runify every 4 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Runify on October 29, 2026.

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