Comparison

Interval Timer vs Ka’eo Athletics Project

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

Ka’eo Athletics Project

This app guides your health and fitness journey by allowing you to book classes, create custom workout programs, and track your progress. It also offers a recipe and video workout library, fitness challenges, and direct communication with club staff and members.

Highlights
  • Book classes online
  • Create custom exercise programs
  • Track workout progress
  • Monitor body measurements
  • Participate in fitness challenges
  • Access recipe and video libraries
  • Integrates with Apple HealthKit
Features
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Guiding you through your health and fitness journey! - Book classes online in just a few clicks - Create your own exercise programmes or select from a range provided by the club - Track your progress from all your workouts - Keep track of your body measurements and progress - Take part in regular fitness challenges - Contact club staff directly - Interact and get to know your fellow members - See all the latest club news, offers and events - Refer Friends to the club online - Recipes Library - Video Workout Library Apple Health App Integration Track your progress with our HealthKit app integration to import and measure your daily steps, distance or calories burnt. Also use HealthKit to import your data from a range of different wearable devices.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Ka’eo Athletics Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interval Timer at 77% against Ka’eo Athletics Project's 0%. Interval Timer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (534 vs 1). Ka’eo Athletics Project's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Ka’eo Athletics Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Interval Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 534 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Ka’eo Athletics Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Ka’eo Athletics Project every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus Ka’eo Athletics Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerKa’eo Athletics Project
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (534 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings534 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickTeamUp Sports

Customer experience

Interval Timer

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

Ka’eo Athletics Project

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Ka’eo Athletics Project

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
None

Ka’eo Athletics Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ka’eo Athletics Project free?
Ka’eo Athletics Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or Ka’eo Athletics Project?
Interval Timer is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 534 ratings, while Ka’eo Athletics Project averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or Ka’eo Athletics Project have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Ka’eo Athletics Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Ka’eo Athletics Project?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ka’eo Athletics Project every 4 months. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ka’eo Athletics Project on October 7, 2026.

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