Comparison

Intervals vs GRIT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” green for work, red for rest โ€” 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 โ€” or any work/break ratio that suits your flow.

About

GRIT

Features
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GRIT is a fast, focused WOD timer for functional fitness, garage gyms, coaches and athletes. Choose the format, set your workout and start. GRIT includes: โ€ข For Time โ€ข AMRAP โ€ข EMOM โ€ข Tabata โ€ข Custom work/rest intervals โ€ข Time-of-day clock BUILD COMPLETE WORKOUTS Combine For Time, AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata, Intervals and Rest blocks into one session. Reorder blocks, set each phase and run the complete workout without rebuilding the clock between sections. BUILT FOR THE GYM FLOOR Use GRIT on iPhone or iPad, or turn your device sideways for a large, high-contrast workout clock. Clear work, rest and countdown colors help you understand the phase while you are moving, and distinct audio cues keep the session on track. A connected AirPlay display can show a synchronized, read-only timer. FAST, FLEXIBLE SETUP Set the time cap, duration, rounds, work, rest and count-in for the workout in front of you. Fully custom sub-minute timers are supported, and the core timer modes are available without a subscription. GRIT WORKOUT LIBRARIES AND HISTORY Search GRIT Benchmarks and GRIT Tribute Workouts by workout or movement. Save your result, mark RX or scaled, add notes and keep your recent sessions on your phone. OPTIONAL APPLE HEALTH MATCHING If you choose to grant access, GRIT can match a saved result with a nearby Apple Health workout from your Apple Watch. Health access is optional. FREE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No subscription. No advertising. Your saved results stay on your device. If you choose Send to a mate, the workout definition is uploaded to create a shareable link. Your personal result and session notes are not shared. Download GRIT, choose a mode and start the clock.

Screenshots

Intervals4 screens
GRIT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRIT at none against Intervals's 4. GRIT also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Intervals sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GRIT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intervals ships an update every 3 months, GRIT every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Intervals versus GRIT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalsGRIT
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews45.5% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRGB Consulting LimitedAndrew Dunn

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
None

GRIT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRIT free?
GRIT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Intervals or GRIT have ads?
Neither Intervals nor GRIT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intervals or GRIT?
Intervals ships an update every 3 months, and GRIT every 2 days. Most recently, Intervals was updated on October 8, 2026 and GRIT on October 13, 2026.

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