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.
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
The Magic Apps Interval Timer
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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. โข Build intervals your way โ work and rest steps, custom durations, and per-step sounds. โข Voice and tone cues that keep playing when the screen is locked or you switch apps. โข Live heart rate from your Apple Watch during every run (saved to your history with Plus). โข 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
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Running Goals ships an update every 5 weeks, The Magic Apps Interval Timer every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Running Goals | The Magic Apps Interval Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sam Watts | A Graham |
In-app purchases
Running Goals
No in-app purchases
The Magic Apps Interval Timer
- Interval Timer Plus$1.991 Year
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