Comparison

Simple Interval Timer vs Captime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Captime

This app provides a professional gym clock experience for athletes, featuring large, high-contrast digits and voice control. It supports various workout formats and includes a unique video overlay for progress tracking and social sharing.

Highlights
  • Video overlay for progress filming
  • Large, high-contrast digits
  • Zero-touch voice control
  • Supports AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time
  • Music ducking for audio cues
  • Multiple interval timers
Features
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Stop Fiddling with Your Phone. Own Your WOD. Designed by athletes for athletes, Captime is the only CrossFit timer that stays out of your way while you push your limits. No more distractions—just the precision of a professional gym clock right on your iPhone. WHY ATHLETES CHOOSE CAPTIME: - Film Your Progress: Built-in video overlay—perfect for the CrossFit Games or your IG feed. - Built for Distance: Massive, high-contrast digits you can read from across the box. - Zero-Touch Control: Hands covered in chalk? Just yell "START" to kick things off. - The Full Arsenal: AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, For Time, Intervals, and the Sally Challenge. - Smart Audio: Automatically ducks your music so you never miss a beep. LEVEL UP YOUR TRAINING. Join thousands of athletes using the most intuitive HIIT timer on the App Store. >>> Get Captime for FREE and train like a pro today!

Screenshots

Simple Interval Timer4 screens
Captime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Captime at none against Simple Interval Timer's shown. Captime also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). Simple Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 64) and review sentiment (85% vs 62%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Simple Interval Timer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Captime sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 64, 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 62% of Captime's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, Captime every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Interval Timer versus Captime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Interval TimerCaptime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better4.6 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer0FFLeduc IT

Customer experience

Simple Interval Timer

All ratings5,444 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.8%

Captime

All ratings64 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative27.0%

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

Captime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Interval Timer

One-time4
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Americano$1.99
  • Ad-free version$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Caramel Cappuccino$2.99
10 purchases

Captime

Subscriptions9
  • PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
  • PRO$2.997 Days
  • PRO$3.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • PRO$7.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$25.491 Year
  • One time offer1 Year trial$25.491 Year
  • PRO$41.991 Year
  • PRO$49.991 Year
  • PRO3 Days trial$54.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO$149.99

Questions

Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Captime free?
Captime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Interval Timer or Captime?
Simple Interval Timer is rated higher. Simple Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Captime averages 4.6 from 64 ratings.
Do Simple Interval Timer or Captime have ads?
Simple Interval Timer shows ads; Captime does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Interval Timer or Captime?
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Captime every 4 weeks. Most recently, Simple Interval Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Captime on September 16, 2026.

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