Simple Interval Timer vs B.A.A. Racing App
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!
B.A.A. Racing App
Track Boston Marathon and other B.A.A. races in real-time. View leaderboards, access course maps, and find essential race information.
- Race tracking
- Leaderboards
- Course maps
- Race information
- B.A.A. events
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The B.A.A. Racing App is your home for Boston Marathon & B.A.A. race tracking, leaderboards, information, course maps, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: B.A.A. Racing App at none against Simple Interval Timer's 4. B.A.A. Racing App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (99% vs 85%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. B.A.A. Racing App asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Simple Interval Timer against 4.9 for B.A.A. Racing App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.4K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Simple Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 99% of B.A.A. Racing App's.
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, B.A.A. Racing App every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Interval Timer | B.A.A. Racing App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.4K ratings) | 4.9 (1.8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | 98.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | 1.8K |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 0FF | Dilltree Inc |
Customer experience
Simple Interval Timer
B.A.A. Racing App
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
B.A.A. Racing App
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Provides real-time updates and tracking
- 💡 Comprehensive features for runners and spectators
- 🔍 Detailed course information and maps
- 🎉 Enhances the overall marathon experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches or lags in tracking
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Route map feature not always reliable
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
B.A.A. Racing App
Reported bugs
2 issues- Tracking issues for some runners
- Connectivity problems in certain areas
Requested features
3 requests- Option to track runners in kilometers as well as miles
- Ability to share updates and progress with friends and family
- More personalized notifications and alerts
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
B.A.A. Racing App
No in-app purchases
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