Comparison

i.Timer vs Couch

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

Head to head
About

i.Timer

This app provides a modern interval timer for various fitness activities like HIIT, Tabata, and workouts. It supports background music playback and offers customizable sounds for transitions. The app features a clean interface with light and dark modes, making training more engaging.

Highlights
  • Interval timer for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Background mode for music playback
  • Customizable interval sounds
  • Preconfigured timers
  • Light and dark modes
  • Last activity displayed on home screen
Features
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A modern interval timer for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata, boxing, circuit training, and fitness workouts. Create custom interval timers, start workouts in seconds, and track your progress over time. Designed to be simple, fast, and distraction-free. • Free to use • Train without limits – no trial period • Create unlimited custom timers • No account required • Works completely offline • Ready-to-use presets for HIIT, EMOM, Tabata and more • Detailed training statistics and activity history • Recent workouts on the home screen • Custom sounds for interval transitions • Background audio support during workouts • Clean interface with light and dark mode

About

Couch

This app provides a simple interval timer for home or gym workouts, ideal for beginners or those with limited time. It guides users through work and rest periods with clear visuals and sounds to encourage movement and build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Presets for HIIT, Tabata, EMOM
  • Adjustable duration and rounds
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Audio cues and haptic feedback
  • Session tracking for weekly movement
Features
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Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer is a simple interval workout timer for beginners, busy people, and anyone who wants to move more at home, on the road, or at the gym. Use it for walking intervals, light cardio, strength circuits, stretching, or warmups between long screen sessions. Sessions are short, so you can fit them between meetings, shows, or study breaks and still make progress. Set quick sessions, press Start, and follow clear Rest and Work intervals that gently nudge you off the couch and into action. No complex programming, no confusing stats, just an easy way to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Why Couch-O-Meter works • Designed for beginners and returning exercisers • Short intervals that feel doable, not intimidating • Clear countdowns, sounds, and visuals that guide every second • Works for home workouts, outdoor walks, or gym sessions • Helps you build a consistent movement habit over time Features • Custom interval timers for work and rest • Presets for common workout styles like HIIT, Tabata, and EMOM • Adjustable duration, rounds, and rest so you control the intensity • Big, easy-to-read timer for quick glances during exercise • Audio cues and gentle haptics so you do not have to stare at the screen • Tracks sessions so you can see how often you move each week Whether you are starting from zero, getting back into shape, or just want a friendly reminder to move more during the day, Couch-O-Meter Workout Timer makes it easy to turn a few spare minutes into real fitness progress.

Screenshots

i.Timer4 screens
Couch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Couch at none against i.Timer's 1. Couch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). i.Timer's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. i.Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Couch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Couch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i.Timer has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i.Timer ships an update weekly, Couch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
i.Timer versus Couch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteri.TimerCouch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB37 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGregor PawNils Bunde

Customer experience

i.Timer

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Couch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

i.Timer

One-time1
  • Premium features$6.99
None

Couch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i.Timer free?
i.Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couch free?
Couch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, i.Timer or Couch?
Couch is rated higher. i.Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Couch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do i.Timer or Couch have ads?
i.Timer shows ads; Couch does not.
Which is updated more often, i.Timer or Couch?
i.Timer ships an update weekly, and Couch every 3 days. Most recently, i.Timer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Couch on October 13, 2026.

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