Comparison

Simple Interval Timer vs ChiMarathon

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

ChiMarathon

Prepare for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with this comprehensive resource. Track runners live, view athlete profiles, and access real-time weather and course maps. Spectators can send digital cheers to be displayed on the course.

Highlights
  • Live runner tracking
  • Athlete profiles
  • Live broadcast streaming
  • Real-time weather
  • Interactive course map
  • Digital cheer submission
Features
Currently charting
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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon App, Powered by Tata Consultancy Services is the perfect resource to prepare for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Whether you’re running or spectating, the free mobile app includes everything you’ll need to be prepared for a great race week experience. The app features unlimited live race day runner tracking, professional athlete profiles, live broadcast streaming, real-time weather, an interactive course map, participant bib share and more!

Screenshots

Simple Interval Timer4 screens
ChiMarathon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Interval Timer at 85% against ChiMarathon's 33%. Simple Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 4). ChiMarathon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. ChiMarathon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Interval Timer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of ChiMarathon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, ChiMarathon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Simple Interval Timer versus ChiMarathon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Interval TimerChiMarathon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer0FFTata Consultancy Services

Customer experience

Simple Interval Timer

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

ChiMarathon

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative58.2%

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

ChiMarathon

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

ChiMarathon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Interval Timer free?
Simple Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChiMarathon free?
ChiMarathon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Interval Timer or ChiMarathon?
Simple Interval Timer is rated higher. Simple Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while ChiMarathon averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Simple Interval Timer or ChiMarathon have ads?
Simple Interval Timer shows ads; ChiMarathon does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Interval Timer or ChiMarathon?
Simple Interval Timer ships an update every 8 months, and ChiMarathon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Interval Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and ChiMarathon on October 8, 2026.

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