Interval Timer vs EKtimer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interval Timer
This app provides versatile timers for various activities, including high-intensity interval training, Pomodoro technique, and meditation. Its intuitive design and customizable modes help users focus on their tasks or workouts without distraction.
- Rotary knob for time setting
- Four distinct timer modes (Timer, Pomodoro, Interval, Meditation)
- Customizable work/rest durations for intervals
- Automatic session tracking for Pomodoro
- Keyboard shortcuts for play/pause and reset
- Native notifications and haptic feedback
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Train smarter with Interval Timer -- the interval app built for HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and deep work sessions. Set your time with a satisfying rotary knob, hit play, and focus. Four built-in modes cover every workflow -- from high-intensity circuits to calm meditation. FOUR MODES - Timer: Simple countdown up to 60 minutes. Drag the knob and go. - Pomodoro: Classic 25/5/15 technique with automatic work-break cycling and session tracking. - Interval: HIIT and boxing-style rounds with configurable work/rest durations. Perfect for Tabata, circuit training, and gym workouts. - Meditation: Mindfulness timer with a calm green accent and gentle completion sound. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS - Drag-to-set rotary knob with satisfying tick marks and progress arc - Each mode has its own accent color for instant recognition - Keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/pause, R to reset - Compact window that stays out of your way - Native notifications when your timer completes - Haptic feedback on supported devices Whether you are training at the gym, studying with Pomodoro, running boxing rounds, or winding down with breathwork -- Interval Timer gives you precise control without the clutter. Less setup. More flow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
EKtimer
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A simple timer that's divides time into sequences of steps. Each step may play a sound when it ends. The app may also control supported external displays.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EKtimer at none against Interval Timer's 3. EKtimer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Interval Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EKtimer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, EKtimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | EKtimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeny Goncharov | Simon Berg |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Phygital Timer Plus$4.99
EKtimer
No in-app purchases
