Comparison

Simple Interval Timer vs Pickleheads

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

Pickleheads

Discover pickleball courts, find games tailored to your skill level, and connect with local players. Organize matches effortlessly, manage sign-ups, and access guides to improve your game.

Highlights
  • Find courts near you
  • Discover nearby games
  • Join local pickleball groups
  • Organize games effortlessly
  • Manage player lists and waitlists
  • Access game improvement guides
Features
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Dive into the world of pickleball with Pickleheads, the easiest way to find and organize games! Discover Courts Near You: With over 16,000 locations in the US, Canada, and worldwide, you're never far from a court. Pickleheads has the most extensive and accurate directory of places to play pickleball. Our community-driven directory makes it easy to find a nearby court. Find Nearby Games: Easily find games tailored to your skill level. We bring together play schedules from every city, so you're always in the loop. Join Groups: Become a part of local pickleball groups, chat with other players, and get invited to play. Effortless Scheduling: Organize a game in seconds with our free tools. Invite players, manage sign-ups, handle waitlists, collect payments and more. Learn & Improve: Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, we constantly post guides to improve your game. Create private lists of players and invite them to play in a few taps. See our Terms of Use (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Interval Timer4 screens
Pickleheads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pickleheads at none against Simple Interval Timer's shown. Pickleheads also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Pickleheads sells 7 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Interval Timer against 4.9 for Pickleheads. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 11K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, Pickleheads every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Interval Timer versus Pickleheads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Interval TimerPickleheads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)4.9 (11K ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K11K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer0FFDink Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Simple Interval Timer

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

Pickleheads

All ratings10,770 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral6.6%
Negative8.0%

User reviews

Simple Interval Timer

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What 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

Pickleheads

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to organize Round Robin tournaments
  • 🚀 Helpful for finding pickleball courts and sessions while traveling
  • 👍 User-friendly interface and great UX
  • 👍 Useful for beginners and experienced players alike
  • 👍 Effective for coordinating and managing pickleball groups

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with adding courts or players to the app
  • 🤔 Not enough users in some areas to fully utilize the app

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

Pickleheads

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Unable to add mobile number to account

Requested features

2 requests
  • Export Round Robin tournament data to Excel
  • Ability to add courts not already in the app

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
7 purchases

Pickleheads

Subscriptions6
  • Pickleheads Plus - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pickleheads Plus - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pickleheads Pro - Monthly$24.991 Month
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  • Pickleheads Ultra - Monthly$74.991 Month
  • Pickleheads Pro - Yearly$249.991 Year
  • Pickleheads Ultra - Yearly$749.991 Year
One-time1
  • Round Robin$5.00

Questions

Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pickleheads free?
Pickleheads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple Interval Timer or Pickleheads?
Simple Interval Timer and Pickleheads are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.4K and 11K ratings respectively.
Do Simple Interval Timer or Pickleheads have ads?
Simple Interval Timer shows ads; Pickleheads does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Interval Timer or Pickleheads?
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, and Pickleheads every 9 days. Most recently, Simple Interval Timer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Pickleheads on October 14, 2026.

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