# Gym Timer ™ vs BeastInterval

The clearest difference is ads: BeastInterval at none against Gym Timer ™'s shown. BeastInterval also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Gym Timer ™'s advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gym Timer ™ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and BeastInterval sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gym Timer ™ against 4.8 for BeastInterval. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gym Timer ™ has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, BeastInterval every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gym Timer ™ | BeastInterval |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastinterval-interval-timer/id6744288215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [MefjuDev LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777787735) |

## What reviewers say

### Gym Timer ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-timer/id6464317932)

This app provides customizable timers for your workouts, including preparation, exercise, and rest periods. It offers audio cues and a set counter to keep you on track, allowing you to focus on your fitness goals without constantly checking the clock.

**Highlights:** Customizable Prepare, Start, and Rest timers, Set counter for tracking progress, Audio alerts for timer transitions, User-friendly interface, Background timer functionality (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gym & Fitness Interval Timer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gym & Fitness Interval Timer | $3.99 | per month |
| Interval Timer Pro | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Fitness Timer Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Gym Timer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


### BeastInterval

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beastinterval-interval-timer/id6744288215)

This interval timer app is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to track HIIT workouts. It offers customizable routines, detailed progress tracking, and achievements to help users train smarter and stay consistent.

**Highlights:** 18 premade workout plans, Customizable routines, Detailed history and stats, Achievements for consistency, 7-day activity charts, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| BeastInterval Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gym Timer ™ free?

Gym Timer ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BeastInterval free?

BeastInterval is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gym Timer ™ or BeastInterval?

BeastInterval is rated higher. Gym Timer ™ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while BeastInterval averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Gym Timer ™ or BeastInterval have ads?

Gym Timer ™ shows ads; BeastInterval does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gym Timer ™ or BeastInterval?

Gym Timer ™ ships an update every 6 weeks, and BeastInterval every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gym Timer ™ was updated on September 24, 2026 and BeastInterval on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*