Intervals vs Timer for Workouts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intervals
This app provides a straightforward interval timer for structured training sessions like HIIT, boxing, or circuit training. It offers customizable timer profiles, clear visual and audio cues for transitions, and tracks your workout statistics. It can also function as a Pomodoro timer for focused work blocks.
- Customizable timer profiles
- Clear visual countdown ring
- Audio and haptic alerts
- Session statistics tracking
- Screen stays awake during sessions
- Pomodoro timer functionality
Read full descriptionHide full description
Intervals is a beautifully simple interval timer built for anyone who trains with structure — whether that's a HIIT session, boxing rounds, circuit training, or a focused Pomodoro work block. Set your work time, set your rest time, and hit Start. Intervals handles the rest — counting down each phase, signalling transitions with audio and haptic cues, and tracking your session as you go. Multiple Timer Profiles Create and save as many named timer profiles as you need. Switch between "Boxing Rounds", "HIIT", "Pomodoro", or any custom setup in seconds. Your profiles are always one tap away. Clear Visual Feedback A large countdown ring fills as each phase progresses. The entire screen shifts — green for work, red for rest — so you always know exactly where you are, even at a glance from across the room. Audio & Haptic Alerts A countdown tone plays 3 seconds before each transition, so you're never caught off guard. Haptic feedback keeps you in the loop when the screen isn't visible. Session Stats See your work periods, rest periods, and total elapsed time at a glance. Stay motivated as those numbers climb. Built for Focus Keep your screen awake during sessions so Intervals is always there when you look up. No subscriptions. No ads. Just a timer that stays out of your way. Works as a Pomodoro Timer too Set 25 minutes of work and a 5-minute rest for the classic Pomodoro technique — or any work/break ratio that suits your flow.
Timer for Workouts
This app provides a simple yet powerful interval timer for various fitness activities. Easily create and save custom workouts with adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals. Stay focused with visual and voice cues to track progress and achieve your fitness goals.
- Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts
- Save and repeat favorite routines
- Clear visual and voice cues
- Track progress
- Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals
Read full descriptionHide full description
Transform your training with HIIT Timer — the simple interval timer and workout timer built for every level of fitness. Whether you lift in the gym, crush home circuits, or hit the road running, this HIIT timer creates powerful, personalized sessions in seconds. Set work, rest, and repeat intervals for tabata, EMOM, AMRAP, strength, mobility, or any exercise you choose. No fluff. Just fast, focused intervals. What You Can Do • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts in a few taps • Save and repeat your favorite routines anytime • Stay on track with clear visual and voice cues • Track progress to see every flex and milestone Designed for efficiency, HIIT Timer makes every second count — from warm-up to cool-down — acting as the perfect timer for workouts of any length. Perfect For • Home training or full-body gym days • Running, cycling, rowing, bodyweight drills • Coaches and athletes who need a reliable interval clock Why It Works Structured interval training ignites metabolism, burns more calories, and builds endurance fast. HIIT Timer delivers the precision timing you need to stay consistent and get results you can flex. Download HIIT Timer today and train smarter. Your next sweat session starts with one tap. Have feedback or questions? Contact us in the app. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLTzf9_jwmI0T46C_tdsgMxNqjS7jIdZBLtCXiidlhA/edit?usp=drive_link
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timer for Workouts at 83% against Intervals's 45%. Timer for Workouts also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). Intervals's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Intervals sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Timer for Workouts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Intervals ships an update every 3 months, Timer for Workouts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intervals | Timer for Workouts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (82 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RGB Consulting Limited | Aral Atpulat |
Customer experience
Intervals
Timer for Workouts
In-app purchases
Intervals
- Small Tip$0.99
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Large Tip$3.99
Timer for Workouts
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Annual Pro$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$20.00
Questions
Is Intervals free?
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Do Intervals or Timer for Workouts have ads?
Which is updated more often, Intervals or Timer for Workouts?
Other comparisons















