Comparison

Intervals vs Timer for Workouts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable timer profiles
  • Clear visual countdown ring
  • Audio and haptic alerts
  • Session statistics tracking
  • Screen stays awake during sessions
  • Pomodoro timer functionality
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Build custom HIIT and tabata workouts
  • Save and repeat favorite routines
  • Clear visual and voice cues
  • Track progress
  • Adjustable work, rest, and repeat intervals
Features
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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

Intervals4 screens
Timer for Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Intervals versus Timer for Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalsTimer for Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—82 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRGB Consulting LimitedAral Atpulat

Customer experience

Intervals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%

Timer for Workouts

All ratings82 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Intervals

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
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  • Large Tip$3.99
4 purchases

Timer for Workouts

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$20.00

Questions

Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Timer for Workouts free?
Timer for Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intervals or Timer for Workouts have ads?
Neither Intervals nor Timer for Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervals or Timer for Workouts?
Intervals ships an update every 3 months, and Timer for Workouts every 8 days. Most recently, Intervals was updated on July 18, 2026 and Timer for Workouts on September 26, 2026.

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