Interval Timer vs Sungong
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/
Sungong
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Meet "Sungong" Pomodoro Timer, designed to help you focus entirely on your pure study time. "Sungong" is more than just a timer. It's a focus companion built to keep you in the flow without distractions. [Key Features] 1. Pomodoro Timer - Fully supports the Pomodoro technique with alternating Focus and Break sessions. - Create and manage unlimited custom presets to fit your routine. - Keep your momentum going with the auto-cycle feature that starts the next session automatically. 2. Relaxing White Noise & Soundscapes - Mix and play over 20 selected white noises—like rain, campfire, forest, and cafe sounds—alongside other music apps. - Gentle notification sounds, including a resonant singing bowl, calmly notify you when focus time ends. 3. Screen Burn-in Prevention - Keep your screen on while studying without worry. The timer text shifts randomly every minute to protect your OLED screen from burn-in. 4. Detailed Study Stats & 9 Analytics Reports - Visualize your weekly and monthly study progress with intuitive bar charts. - Track 9 key metrics—such as total focus time, goal achievement rate, and longest streak—to improve your learning habits. 5. Cloud Sync & Backup - Securely back up and restore your study records and presets across multiple devices using Google login. Experience the power of pure concentration with "Sungong" today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sungong at none against Interval Timer's 1. Interval Timer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sungong asks for nothing beyond the download.
Interval Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, Sungong every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interval Timer | Sungong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgeny Goncharov | joonseo park |
In-app purchases
Interval Timer
- Phygital Timer Plus$4.99
Sungong
No in-app purchases









