Comparison

Interval Timer vs Workout Timer App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Interval Timer

This app provides a simple and intuitive interval timer for workouts like HIIT, EMOM, and CrossFit. It features quick setup, guiding tones and colors, and background functionality to keep you focused on your training.

Highlights
  • Instant interval setup
  • Guiding tones and colors
  • HealthKit integration
  • Background functionality
  • Save and sync favorite timers
  • Preparation countdown
  • Pause and resume workouts
Features
Read full description

Discover the World’s Simplest Interval Timer — Bit Timer gets you off your phone or watch and into your workout in no time. ---------------- Key Features: Instant Setup — With a clean, no-frills design, set your work, rest, and repeat intervals in seconds. Guiding Tones and Colors — Navigate your workout with distinct tones and colors for each phase, keeping you on track effortlessly. Seamless HealthKit Integration (watchOS) — Automatically save your workouts and close those rings with Apple Health integration. Background Functionality — Keep your workout going even when your phone is locked or you’re using other apps, thanks to sound and haptics. Favorites Sync — Save and sync your favorite timers across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for quick access. Why You’ll Love Bit Timer: - Quick Setup: Press and drag to set work, rest, and repeat intervals swiftly. - Preparation Countdown: Get ready with a 10-second countdown before your workout starts (3 seconds on Apple Watch). - Clear Audio Cues: Three distinct sounds indicate different stages of your workout, ensuring you stay on track. - Warning Tone: A countdown tone alerts you before the work phase begins. - Pause & Resume: Pause your workout anytime and resume right where you left off. - Easy Reset: Start from the beginning if interrupted, with a simple reset. ----------- Bit Timer promises to be the ‘World’s Simplest Interval Timer Ever.’ It is.” - Fast Company Design.* ----------- Privacy Policy: https://www.bittimer.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.bittimer.com/terms-of-service End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Workout Timer App

Create and manage custom interval timers for your workouts. This app integrates with Apple Health to track your fitness data and offers a variety of alert sounds to keep you motivated. Build tailored routines to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers
  • Apple Health integration
  • Pre-configured workout timers
  • Powerful timer editor
  • Customizable alert sounds
  • Workout activity type selection
Read full description

It's time to Push! Build your own tailored workout and reach your fitness goals. Push! Workout Timer brings Apple Health integration to your iPhone. Featuring a bunch of timers to get you up and running, and a powerful timer editor to create your own custom workout timer. Features: • integration with Apple Health so that your Fitness data is up to date (close those rings!) • the full collection of workout activity types to choose from • a starter collection of pre-configured workout timers • a powerful timer editor • notifications to keep you on task when switching apps • a long list of alert sounds to configure your timer with • developed with indie passion Push! Workout Timer Premium Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Workout Timer App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.7 against Workout Timer App's 4.3. Interval Timer also leads on ratings volume (560 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Workout Timer App's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Interval Timer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Workout Timer App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 560 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Workout Timer App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Workout Timer App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Workout Timer App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerWorkout Timer App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (560 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings560 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickFoobar Creative

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings530 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative16.2%

Workout Timer App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Timer continues counting down even after app is closed
  • Issues with music volume reduction while app is in use

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom workout routines
  • Option to increase work interval duration beyond 4 minutes
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • More sound effect options

Workout Timer App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions3
  • Bit Timer Pro$1.991 Month
  • Bit Timer Pro$4.991 Year
  • Bit Timer Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bit Timer Pro Lifetime$17.99
5 purchases

Workout Timer App

Subscriptions4
  • Workout Timer Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Workout Timer Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Workout Timer Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Workout Timer Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Workout Timer App free?
Workout Timer App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Workout Timer App?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 560 ratings, while Workout Timer App averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Workout Timer App have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Workout Timer App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Workout Timer App?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Workout Timer App every 2 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Workout Timer App on October 21, 2026.

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