Comparison

Simple Interval Timer vs Workouts Timer PRO

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

Workouts Timer PRO

This app provides customizable timers for various high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training workouts. It supports popular formats like Tabata, AMRAP, For Time, and EMOM, helping users structure their fitness routines effectively.

Highlights
  • Tabata timer
  • AMRAP timer
  • For Time workout support
  • EMOM timer
  • Customizable workout structure
Features
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Supporting: - Tabata - Amrap - For Time - Emom If none of the above makes sense to you, that's a clear sign you need to start working out for real!

Screenshots

Simple Interval Timer4 screens
Workouts Timer PRO3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Workouts Timer PRO at none against Simple Interval Timer's 4. Workouts Timer PRO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). Simple Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 3). On price, rating, ads 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. Workouts Timer PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Interval Timer against 5.0 for Workouts Timer PRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Simple Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Workouts Timer PRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, Workouts Timer PRO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Interval Timer versus Workouts Timer PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Interval TimerWorkouts Timer PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer0FFGianluca Di Maggio

Customer experience

Simple Interval Timer

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

Workouts Timer PRO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Workouts Timer PRO

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
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  • Caramel Cappuccino$2.99
None

Workouts Timer PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workouts Timer PRO free?
Workouts Timer PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Interval Timer or Workouts Timer PRO?
Workouts Timer PRO is rated higher. Simple Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Workouts Timer PRO averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Simple Interval Timer or Workouts Timer PRO have ads?
Both Simple Interval Timer and Workouts Timer PRO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Interval Timer or Workouts Timer PRO?
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Workouts Timer PRO every 4 days. Most recently, Simple Interval Timer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Workouts Timer PRO on June 1, 2026.

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