# Best Interval Timer vs Simple Training Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Best Interval Timer at none against Simple Training Timer's 1. Best Interval Timer also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Simple Training Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Simple Training Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Best Interval Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Best Interval Timer against 4.5 for Simple Training Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Best Interval Timer's written reviews are positive against 70% of Simple Training Timer's.

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, Simple Training Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best Interval Timer | Simple Training Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742/reviews)** | [4.5 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-training-timer-stt/id1263269081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **89.3% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) | [EasterEggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/553389214) |

## What reviewers say

### Best Interval Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-interval-timer/id547542742)

This app acts as your personal coach, guiding you through workouts with customizable routines. Focus on your exercise while it manages timing for warm-up, high/low intensity intervals, cool-downs, and rest periods.

**Highlights:** Customizable workout routines, Warm-up, intensity, cool-down, rest periods, Background and multitasking support, Adjustable interval sounds and vibrations, Workout practice tracking, Landscape and portrait orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Free
- 👍 Customizable intervals
- 👍 Works in background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Limited programmable routines (free version)
- 🐛 Ads block screen in landscape
- 🐛 Small numbers hard to read
- 🐛 Side view unusable

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after rating notification
- Buttons don't work after rating notification
- Crashes when saving timers
- Crashes when editing exercises
- Freezes and stops working

**Requested features**

- Ability to save multiple intervals/routines
- Voice cues for start/stop
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Larger buttons and text
- Option to save different schedules (e.g., Tabata)


### Simple Training Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-training-timer-stt/id1263269081)

This app helps with daily strength training by accurately timing workouts, rest periods, and sets. Customize various training menus to suit your fitness goals and enjoy more fulfilling exercise sessions.

**Highlights:** Accurate workout timing, Rest period tracking, Set and repetition count, Customizable training menus, Daily strength training assistance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best Interval Timer free?

Best Interval Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Training Timer free?

Simple Training Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Best Interval Timer or Simple Training Timer?

Best Interval Timer is rated higher. Best Interval Timer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Simple Training Timer averages 4.5 from 63 ratings.

### Do Best Interval Timer or Simple Training Timer have ads?

Both Best Interval Timer and Simple Training Timer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best Interval Timer or Simple Training Timer?

Best Interval Timer ships an update every 12 months, and Simple Training Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Best Interval Timer was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Training Timer on October 11, 2026.

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