Comparison

Interval Timer vs Touchless stopwatch

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 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.

Highlights
  • 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
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 stopwatch

Features
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A stopwatch that can be operated without touching it ※This app uses the proximity sensor next to the front camera. The proximity sensor detects when your hand approaches the front camera, allowing you to operate the app without touching it. <How to use the app> 1. Hold your hand over the front camera to start counting up. 2.To stop the counting up, hold your hand over the front camera again.

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Touchless stopwatch1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touchless stopwatch at none against Interval Timer's 3. Touchless stopwatch 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 stopwatch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Interval Timer versus Touchless stopwatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerTouchless stopwatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.8.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB35 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 stopwatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Touchless stopwatch free?
Touchless stopwatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interval Timer or Touchless stopwatch have ads?
Touchless stopwatch shows ads; Interval Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Interval Timer or Touchless stopwatch?
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Touchless stopwatch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Interval Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and Touchless stopwatch on October 30, 2026.

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