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 helps you train smarter and focus better with customizable timers for various activities. It offers distinct modes for HIIT, Pomodoro, interval training, and meditation, all designed with a clean interface for minimal distraction.
- Customizable interval timers
- HIIT, Tabata, and boxing round modes
- Pomodoro technique support
- Meditation timer
- Rotary knob for time setting
- Compact and unobtrusive design
- 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 (monthly 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 monthly, EKtimer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | EKtimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 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









