Comparison

Interval Timer vs BasaltFit

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 customizable interval timer for various training routines, including HIIT and Tabata. Easily set up custom workouts, track your progress, and stay motivated with visual cues and audio notifications. It's suitable for a wide range of activities from fitness to productivity.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout setup
  • Progress tracking with calendar
  • Saveable custom presets
  • Color-coded notifications
  • Listen to music/audiobooks
  • Large, full-screen display
  • Widget for easy access
Features
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Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is a customizable timer for sports. Use it for High-intensity interval training and workout. It's a free sports interval timer app that makes it easy to create your custom training routine. Use it as your timer for training or exercise. This sports timer is great for crossfit, fitness and running. The sports timer will also be useful for various activities such as crossfit, jogging, boxing,circuit training,breathing exercises and yoga. You can use this circuit timer as a productivity timer to focus on your work tasks. Key features: Setup workout Tracking your progress Customizable presets Notifications & colors Motivation Listening music or books Huge digits Widget SETUP WORKOUT Set up, edit and save your own workouts with the customizable feature. Add as many intervals as you like. You can add a 10 second rest period and a 20 second work period, as well as a 5 second interval between exercises. TRACKING PROGRESS Track your workouts with a Calendar. Plan and track events, and get notified when you have a training scheduled. With this feature, you will not miss a single workout and will keep track of your progress. CUSTOMIZABLE PRESETS Save your workouts in the presets section. It's also possible to create your own custom intervals. You can add an unlimited number of presets. NOTIFICATIONS & COLORS Each training phase is easy to distinguish by a different color and is initiated by an individually adjustable signal (sound, vibration, voice) MOTIVATION Each completed exercise motivates you to achieve higher goals. Enjoy your training and achieve your fitness goals with the interval timer. LISTENING MUSIC Listen to motivational audiobooks or your favorite music and get inspired and energized. Full screen color coded display is easy to read from a distance. Widget helps you train without being distracted by the constant unlocking of your phone. Interval Timer: Tabata and HIIT is an easy to use sports workout timer for your daily fitness training at home, at the gym or everywhere else.

About

BasaltFit

Log your weightlifting sets quickly and track your strength progression. Features include pre-filled weights and reps, a rest timer with Apple Watch support, and detailed progress charts. Access your data offline or sync across devices with an optional Apple sign-in.

Highlights
  • Fast workout logging
  • Pre-filled weights and reps
  • Rest timer with Apple Watch support
  • Exercise library with form guides
  • Training volume charts
  • Personal record tracking
  • Offline functionality
Features
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BasaltFit is a fast, local-first workout logger for people who lift. Log every set in seconds, follow your own routines, and watch your strength climb — no account required. LOG WORKOUTS, FAST • One tap to start a routine — your last weights and reps are pre-filled • Log sets, reps, and weight inline, including supersets • Built-in rest timer with an Apple Watch companion: tap your watch to finish a set, adjust rest on the fly, and hear “rest’s over” through your headphones KNOW YOUR EXERCISES • A library of strength and cardio movements with clear form guides • Filter by muscle group, search by name, and star your favorites SEE REAL PROGRESS • Training-volume charts by week, month, and year • A calendar of every training day, your current streak, and personal records • Muscle-group distribution so you can spot what you’re neglecting • A shareable workout poster to celebrate big sessions YOURS, EVERYWHERE (OPTIONAL) • Use the whole app offline with zero sign-up • Or sign in with Apple to back up and sync your data across devices BasaltFit keeps your data on your device by default. Train with proof.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
BasaltFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BasaltFit at none against Interval Timer's 12. BasaltFit also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Interval Timer's advantage is ratings volume (387 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and rating 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. Interval Timer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.09 per month. BasaltFit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Interval Timer against 5.0 for BasaltFit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Interval Timer has 387 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update monthly, BasaltFit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Interval Timer versus BasaltFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerBasaltFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (387 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings387 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimpleInnovation LLC爱军 张

Customer experience

Interval Timer

All ratings384 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews319 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.5%

BasaltFit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Interval Timer

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More pre-designed workout routines
  • Ability to name and customize exercises
  • Option to adjust countdown time between intervals

BasaltFit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions8
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 30% OFF7 Days trial$2.091 Month
  • Timer PRO for 1 month: 25% OFF7 Days trial$2.291 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month$2.991 Month
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  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Interval Timer PRO - 30% OFF7 Days trial$15.001 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO - 25% OFF7 Days trial$16.491 Year
  • Interval Timer PRO for 1 year$21.991 Year
  • Tabata Timer PRO for 1 year7 Days trial$21.991 Year
One-time4
  • Interval Timer - no Ads$2.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 30% OFF$27.99
  • HIIT Timer PRO Forever 25% OFF$29.99
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  • Exercise Timer PRO Forever$39.99
None

BasaltFit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BasaltFit free?
BasaltFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Interval Timer or BasaltFit?
BasaltFit is rated higher. Interval Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 387 ratings, while BasaltFit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Interval Timer or BasaltFit have ads?
Interval Timer shows ads; BasaltFit does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or BasaltFit?
Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and BasaltFit fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 21, 2026 and BasaltFit on October 9, 2026.

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