Comparison

Interval Timer vs Touchless Countdown

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Touchless Countdown

Features
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Countdown without touching *This app uses the proximity sensor located next to the front camera. The proximity sensor detects when your hand is close to the front camera, allowing you to operate the app without touching it. 1. Tap the button for the time (seconds) you want to count down. 2. Hold your hand near the front camera to start the countdown.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Touchless Countdown1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touchless Countdown at none against Interval Timer's 3. Touchless Countdown also leads on iOS requirement (15.8.3 vs 17.0). Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Interval Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Touchless Countdown asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interval Timer ships an update monthly, Touchless Countdown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Touchless Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTouchless Countdown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.8.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny GoncharovHideaki Uchikoshi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Interval Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Phygital Timer Plus$4.99
None

Touchless Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touchless Countdown free?
Touchless Countdown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Touchless Countdown have ads?
Touchless Countdown shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Touchless Countdown?
Interval Timer ships an update monthly, and Touchless Countdown fortnightly. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on November 14, 2026 and Touchless Countdown on November 8, 2026.

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