Simple Interval Timer vs Webscorer Race 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!
Webscorer Race Timer
This app facilitates race timing, registration, and results for over 60 sports. It offers various timing interfaces, supports multiple start types, and can handle complex race formats like laps and multi-day series. Results can be posted live online or shared via Bluetooth.
- Race timing for 60+ sports
- Online registration setup
- Live results posting
- Multiple timing interface views
- Support for various start types
- Lap time recording
- Multi-device timing synchronization
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WEBSCORER – RACE TIMING, REGISTRATION AND RESULTS Support for 60+ sports where time determines the winner Available in 100+ countries + Support for local character sets, time zones, race data + Localized results & registration pages available in 15 languages + English-only for race organizer Built-in LIVE results posted to Webscorer.com Setup your free or paid online registration at Webscorer website KEY BENEFITS Time just about any type of race using the Webscorer app Post results from the app to Webscorer.com or share via Bluetooth No limit on number of racers Racers with bib numbers, or with racer names only No internet connection required to time a race & get results INNOVATIVE GRAPHICAL TIMING INTERFACE Four timing views + Normal view: tap once to record both time & racer + Fast-tap view: tap time stamp, then tap racer + Keypad view: tap time stamp, then use keypad to enter bib + Scanner view: use Bluetooth scanner to read QR code or RFID chip Tap multiple time stamps, then tap racers in order of finish You can also pre-enter the racer, then tap the time stamp Easy to correct mistakes, edit results in place BUILT-IN RESULTS POSTING Post results to Webscorer.com directly from the device Download results from Webscorer.com Share results via Bluetooth from other devices running Webscorer Follow a live race timed by Webscorer PRO ADVANCED RACE SETUP OPTIONS Supported race start types + Mass start + Wave start + Interval start + Individual start + Pursuit start Races with multiple distances and categories Import CSV, XLS or TXT start lists Integration with Webscorer online registration RACES WITH LAPS Record lap times Race with non-timed transitions (e.g. enduro) Multi-distance race where some checkpoints are shared, others not Time-limited lap race Relay race Fastest lap race RESULTS OPTIONS Results by distance Results by category Results by gender Exclude top racers from category results Team results Multi-day results series ADJUSTED TIME RESULTS Predicted-time race Age-adjusted results Sailboat racing handicaps Time-based handicaps Percentage handicaps Penalty-adjusted results MULTI-DEVICE TIMING Name sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records names in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Bib sync + One device records time stamps + 2nd device records bibs in order of finish + The devices sync data over Bluetooth or an internet connection Multi-device splits + Point to point races + Multi-stage races + Mid-race split times Use multiple devices at finish + One master / multiple helper devices + All timing finishers on the same race + Merge results during or after race AUTOMATED TIMING RFID chip timing + Supports inexpensive off-the-shelf RFID timing hardware + Easy manual taps for missed detections + Flexible ways to configure chip IDs, including Bib = Chip ID NFC chip timing + Use timing device as NFC reader + Or use an external Bluetooth reader + Supports multiple readers per checkpoint Photocell / Start gate + Use a Bluetooth photocell for time stamps + Or connect to a external timer with attached photocell + Supports all popular timer manufacturers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Webscorer Race Timer at none against Simple Interval Timer's 4. Webscorer Race Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Simple Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 133) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, monetization model, 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. Webscorer Race Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 133, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Simple Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 96% of Webscorer Race Timer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, Webscorer Race Timer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Interval Timer | Webscorer Race Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better | 4.7 (133 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | 95.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | 133 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 0FF | Webscorer Inc. |
Customer experience
Simple Interval Timer
Webscorer Race 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
Webscorer Race Timer
From 133 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast response time
- 💡 Flexible for various races
- 💰 Affordable/Economical
- ✅ Reliable and stable
Room to improve
- ⚠️ Lap button placement awkward
- 📚 Steep learning curve
- 📄 Needs printable manual
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
Webscorer Race Timer
Reported bugs
1 issue- 🐛 App not working on race day
Requested features
3 requests- iPad version
- In-app registration
- Apple Pay option
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
Webscorer Race Timer
No in-app purchases
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