Comparison

Running Goals vs The Magic Apps Interval Timer

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

Head to head
About

Running Goals

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Set and track distance based running goals. Set weekly, monthly and yearly goals and track progress in app or via widgets

About

The Magic Apps Interval Timer

Features
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The Magic Apps Interval Timer is a clean, focused interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM, boxing rounds, and any custom work/rest routine. โ€ข Build intervals your way โ€” work and rest steps, custom durations, and per-step sounds. โ€ข Voice and tone cues that keep playing when the screen is locked or you switch apps. โ€ข Live heart rate from your Apple Watch during every run (saved to your history with Plus). โ€ข Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Free to use with two saved intervals. Interval Timer Plus (ยฃ1.99/year) unlocks unlimited intervals and run history. The subscription auto-renews yearly unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your data stays private to you โ€” on your device and synced across your own devices through your private iCloud account. No accounts to create, no ads, no tracking. Privacy Policy: https://the-magic-apps.github.io/IntervalTimer/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://the-magic-apps.github.io/IntervalTimer/privacy.html#terms

Screenshots

Running Goals3 screens
The Magic Apps Interval Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Running Goals at none against The Magic Apps Interval Timer's 1. The Magic Apps Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. The Magic Apps Interval Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Running Goals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Goals ships an update every 5 weeks, The Magic Apps Interval Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Running Goals versus The Magic Apps Interval Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning GoalsThe Magic Apps Interval Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam WattsA Graham

In-app purchases

None

Running Goals

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Magic Apps Interval Timer

Subscriptions1
  • Interval Timer Plus$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Running Goals free?
Running Goals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Magic Apps Interval Timer free?
The Magic Apps Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Running Goals or The Magic Apps Interval Timer have ads?
Neither Running Goals nor The Magic Apps Interval Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Goals or The Magic Apps Interval Timer?
Running Goals ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Magic Apps Interval Timer every 3 days. Most recently, Running Goals was updated on September 10, 2026 and The Magic Apps Interval Timer on September 10, 2026.

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