Comparison

Interval Timer vs Simple Repeat Timer

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
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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

Simple Repeat Timer

This app assists with repetitive, timed activities. It's designed to help users track sets and durations for exercises or other timed tasks, preventing distractions and lost counts.

Highlights
  • Repetitive timed activities
  • Set and duration tracking
  • Distraction prevention
  • Exercise routine support
  • Customizable timers
Features
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A few months ago I had my right arm injured. The doctor recommended several exercises as part of the treatment. They were like "do this for 15 seconds, 10 times". And quite often I got distracted and lost the count. What a iOS developer can do? Write an app, of course! So here you are: an app for repetitive, timed activities.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Simple Repeat Timer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Interval Timer at 4.7 against Simple Repeat Timer's 3.7. Interval Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 54%). Simple Repeat Timer's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Simple Repeat Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 534 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 54% of Simple Repeat Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Interval Timer versus Simple Repeat Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerSimple Repeat Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (534 ratings) — better3.7 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings534 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickAlberto Hung

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Simple Repeat Timer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative33.8%

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

Simple Repeat Timer

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
1 purchases

Simple Repeat Timer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Repeat Timer free?
Simple Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Simple Repeat Timer averages 3.7 from 13 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Simple Repeat Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Simple Repeat Timer?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Repeat Timer every 9 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Repeat Timer on June 8, 2026.

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