Simple Interval Timer vs Gym Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Interval Timer
This app provides a straightforward interval timer for various training types like running, cycling, and HIIT. Customize sets, action, and break durations for a personalized workout experience. It runs in the background and saves recent configurations.
- Customizable sets, action, and break durations
- Plain and simple design
- Saves last 5 configurations
- Runs in the background
- iOS screen dimming prevention
- Apple Watch integration with heart rate monitoring
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Simple Interval Timer (SIT) can be used for any kind of interval training, such as running, cycling, HIIT sessions (including Tabata method), stretching, etc. SIT is exactly what you would expect. An interval timer, which is easy to set up and use. It features a nice plain design, with no unnecessary controls. Adjust Number of Sets, Action and Break duration to your needs and you are ready to go! On the iOS an extra switch control allows you to prevent the screen from dimming. SIT remembers the last 5 configurations you have used. Swipe left across the Settings screen to switch to another configuration. SIT can run in the background, while you are playing music, watching videos or doing anything else on your iOS device. SIT Watch features the same simplicity as the iOS app while offering the same functionality, plus it will measure your heartbeat during the workout sessions. The recordings will be available in the Apple's Health app. SIT Watch runs independently of the phone, so no need to have your phone around during your workouts (although you will need your phone during the very first time you launch SIT watch). SIT lets you avoid any tedious set up and focus on your training!
Gym Timer
This app helps you track gym sessions and manage rest times between sets. It's designed for use on a smartwatch, allowing you to leave your phone behind. The app alerts you when it's time to train again, ensuring your workout flows smoothly.
- Track gym sessions
- Time rest periods between sets
- Smartwatch optimized
- Phone-free gym experience
- Alerts for training intervals
- HealthKit integration
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Gym Timer helps you tracking your gym sessions and timing rest time. - You can leave your smartphone in the locker room: An app designed from the concept of the Apple Watch's app to give you the best mobility in the gym, without the need to lug around the smartphone. It's all on your wrist. With CareKit and HealthKit integration, your workout will never be interrupted if your Apple Watch goes into standby mode. - It does everything: With Gym Timer, you just set the number of sets and the rest time between one set and the other, then you just need to start the timer at the end of each set. When is time to start to train again, it will alert you. Follow us on our social media to be the first to know about new features we're developing, to get in touch with our community and give us a feedback. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gymtimer/ Instagram: @gym_timer Twitter: @gym_timer Gym Timer uses Health Kit for some functionalities like staying active while your watch screen is off.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gym Timer at none against Simple Interval Timer's 4. Gym Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). Simple Interval Timer's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 55%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Simple Interval Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gym Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 460, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Simple Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 55% of Gym Timer's.
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, Gym Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Interval Timer | Gym Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better | 4.5 (460 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews — better | 55.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | 460 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 0FF | Giuseppe Fasano |
Customer experience
Simple Interval Timer
Gym Timer
User reviews
Simple Interval Timer
From 5.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and straightforward
- 💰 Actually free, no paywall
- 🔊 Unobtrusive audio cues
- 🎶 Works well with music playback
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⚙️ Limited customization options
- 🔋 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Difficulty deleting/managing saved configurations
Gym Timer
From 460 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and functional
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💪 Helps keep track of sets and rest times
- 🔔 Vibration/audio alerts for rest time
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on Apple Watch
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 💤 No background/low-power mode support
- 📢 Intrusive ads interrupting workouts
Bugs and requests
Simple Interval Timer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Timer stops working when screen is locked
- Countdown beeps not syncing with timer
- Interval times not accurately tracked
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to name and delete saved configurations
- More granular interval time settings (e.g., 1-second increments)
- Stronger haptic feedback on Apple Watch
- Integration with workout tracking apps
Gym Timer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Timer resets unexpectedly
- Set/rep count not updating correctly
- Syncing issues with Apple Watch
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to track exercise time
- Implement workout history/progress tracking
- Provide Apple Watch complications
- Offer paid ad-free version
In-app purchases
Simple Interval Timer
- Espresso$0.99
- Americano$1.99
- Ad-free version$2.99
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- Caramel Cappuccino$2.99
Gym Timer
No in-app purchases
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