Comparison

Interval Timer vs Training Buddy

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

Training Buddy

Features
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Meet Training Buddy — your friendly, focused companion for building better gym habits, staying motivated, and making progress that actually sticks. Training Buddy logs all your workouts with ease. No overwhelm. No guilt. Just a simple clean interface that keeps you moving forward. Why you’ll love it • Create custom workouts and templates that you can use whenever you like. • Comprehensive PR tracking. • Huge list of exercises and ability to add more. Ability to track any variables against those exercises, and also track muscle groups. • Separate gym class section with built in classes (and of course, you can add whatever you like) • Calendar view for ease of viewing. • Body weight and measurement tracker. • Track your progress on the progress tab. • Instant 1 rep max calculations • Your data stays yours — No accounts, no tracking, no fuss. Small steps. Big progress. Training Buddy is here to keep it simple and help you achieve your maximum.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Training Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Training Buddy at none against Interval Timer's 4. Training Buddy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Interval Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Training Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, Training Buddy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Interval Timer versus Training Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTraining Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (534 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings534 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickJoby Spragg

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

Training Buddy

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

Training Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Training Buddy free?
Training Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Training Buddy have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Training Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Training Buddy?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Training Buddy weekly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Training Buddy on October 6, 2026.

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