Comparison

Interval Timer vs Floating Clock

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

Floating Clock

Features
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Keep time exactly where you need it. Floating Clock combines a clear digital clock, a precise stopwatch, and a simple countdown timer in one focused app. FLOATING DIGITAL CLOCK Keep an easy-to-read clock visible while you work, study, cook, exercise, or use other apps. PRECISE STOPWATCH Start, pause, resume, and reset with support for seconds and milliseconds. COUNTDOWN TIMER Set hours, minutes, and seconds. Pause when needed, continue when ready, or quickly repeat your timer. FULL-SCREEN DISPLAY Turn your iPhone into a large desk or bedside clock that is easy to read from across the room. Portrait and landscape layouts are supported. MAKE IT YOURS • Choose 12-hour or 24-hour time • Show or hide the date and seconds • Select from multiple clock fonts and styles • Use light, dark, or system appearance • Keep the screen awake when you need an always-visible clock From focus sessions and presentations to workouts and cooking, Floating Clock makes time simple, precise, and easy to see. Privacy Policy: https://duocnguyen.dev/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Interval Timer4 screens
Floating Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

Interval Timer and Floating Clock are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Floating Clock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Interval Timer versus Floating Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterval TimerFloating Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny GoncharovNguyen Duoc

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
1 purchases

Floating Clock

One-time1
  • Floating Clock Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Interval Timer free?
Interval Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Floating Clock free?
Floating Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Interval Timer or Floating Clock have ads?
Neither Interval Timer nor Floating Clock shows ads.

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