Comparison

Interval Timer vs I say I am

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

I say I am

Features
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IsayIam is a simple, grounded daily practice — affirmations you mean, reflections that land, and gratitude that sticks. No clutter, no overwhelm. Just the essentials for showing up as who you truly are. — WHAT ISAYIAM OFFERS — Affirmations that feel true Write or choose affirmations that actually resonate — not generic phrases, but words that reflect who you are and who you're becoming. Say them. Mean them. Repeat. Guided reflections Short, thoughtful prompts to help you check in with yourself. Not a full journaling session — just enough to bring clarity to your day and keep you honest with yourself. Gratitude practice A quiet space to notice what's good. Research consistently links a regular gratitude practice with improved mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. — BUILT FOR SIMPLICITY — Most wellness apps do too much. Endless content, streaks, notifications, social feeds — it adds up to more noise than peace. IsayIam does exactly what you need. A focused, calm space to begin or end your day with intention. Open it, do your practice, close it. That's the whole idea. No overwhelm. No bloat. Just your practice. — WHO IT'S FOR — IsayIam is for anyone who wants to feel more grounded, more positive, and more connected to themselves — without another complicated app taking over their life. Whether you're new to affirmations or looking for something quieter than what you've been using, IsayIam meets you where you are. Begin with two words: I am.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
I say I am4 screens

Verdict

The call

Interval Timer and I say I am are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 I say I am sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, I say I am every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Interval Timer versus I say I am: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerI say I am
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (534 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings534 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeiter BuickThink Heart Apps AB

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

I say I am

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

I say I am

One-time1
  • Premium Features$7.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I say I am free?
I say I am is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or I say I am have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor I say I am shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or I say I am?
Interval Timer ships an update every 4 weeks, and I say I am every 6 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on September 17, 2026 and I say I am on September 21, 2026.

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