TimeSet vs IntervalMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TimeSet
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Build your routine once. Start it again whenever you need it. TimeSet combines a multi timer with saved routines for workouts, study sessions and cooking. SAVE YOUR OWN TIMER ROUTINES β’ Give each step a name and duration, from warm-up to workout to rest. β’ Run timers in sequence or start them together to track several tasks. β’ Keep your favorite time sets in your library and run them again. DISCOVER ROUTINES IN THE MARKET β’ Browse time sets published by other users and add them to your library. β’ Search titles and purpose tags to find workout, focus and cooking routines. β’ Sort by newest, likes or downloads, and like sets you want to remember. β’ Publish your own time sets to share your routines with others. SHARE WITH FRIENDS β’ Share a time set privately using an invite code. β’ Enter a friend's code, preview the routine and add it to your library. MAKE EVERYDAY TIMING EASIER β’ Choose light or dark appearance. β’ Keep the screen awake while running a time set and adjust haptic feedback. β’ Link an account and sync your saved time sets. FREE AND PRO The free version stores up to 3 time sets. Market downloads require watching a rewarded ad. Pro is a one-time purchase with no subscription. Save unlimited time sets, download from the market without rewarded ads, and copy downloaded sets to customize them. Market, sharing and sync features require an internet connection. Create your next routine with TimeSet and be ready to start again.
IntervalMate
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Create your own interval routines and focus on your workout. IntervalMate is a simple and intuitive interval timer app. Build custom workout routines and follow the timer through your workout and rest periods. βΈ Custom Routines Combine warmup, workout, rest, and cooldown intervals freely. Set duration and rounds exactly how you want. βΈ Ready-to-Use Templates Get started quickly with Tabata, HIIT, Plank Challenge, Running Intervals, Stretching, and more. βΈ Favorites Add your most-used routines to favorites for quick access. βΈ Apple Watch Integration View your timer in real-time on Apple Watch. Run timers independently on Watch too. βΈ Dynamic Island & Live Activity Track your timer on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen even outside the app. βΈ Background Execution Timer keeps running while using other apps or when screen is off. βΈ Complete Privacy All data stays on your device. No account required, no internet needed. Perfect for: β’ Home workouts β’ Tabata & HIIT training β’ Plank & stretching timing β’ Run/walk intervals Start more efficient workouts with IntervalMate today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IntervalMate at none against TimeSet's 1. IntervalMate also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). TimeSet's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TimeSet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IntervalMate asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeSet ships an update every 2 weeks, IntervalMate every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeSet | IntervalMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HEYNOW | Mijin Kim |
In-app purchases
TimeSet
- Timer-Set Pro$1.99
IntervalMate
No in-app purchases
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