Comparison

Intervals vs Chimely Mindfulness Timer

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

Head to head
About

Intervals

This app helps you manage work and rest periods with customizable timers. It features a visual countdown, interval tracking, and audible alerts to keep you focused and balanced during workouts, study sessions, or tasks.

Highlights
  • Customizable work and rest intervals
  • Round and total time calculation
  • Visual circular timer
  • Pause, resume, and navigate controls
  • Audible chime alerts
  • Progress indicators
Features
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Intervals: Your Ultimate Time Management Tool Take control of your time with Intervals, the ultimate app for managing work and rest periods. Whether you're working out, studying, or focusing on tasks, Intervals helps you stay productive and balanced. Customizable Intervals: - Work Time: Set the duration for your work periods to stay focused and productive. - Rest Time: Define your rest intervals to ensure you get the necessary breaks. - Rounds: Specify the number of sets you want to complete for an efficient routine. - Total Time Calculation: Automatically calculates and displays the total time for your configured intervals and sets.   User-Friendly Timer: - Visual Timer: A sleek circular timer visually indicates the remaining time for the current interval. - Interval Display: Clearly shows the current interval type (work or rest) and the remaining time. - Control Buttons: Easily pause, resume, or navigate through intervals with intuitive controls (previous, restart, next). - Progress Indicators: Keep track of the number of rounds completed with simple progress indicators. Alerts and Notifications: - Chime Alert: Enable an audible chime to notify you when an interval is over, keeping you on track without constantly checking your device. Easy Setup and Start: - Quick Configuration: Set up your intervals quickly and start your session with a single tap on the prominent "Go" button. Versatile Usage: Ideal for various activities such as workouts, study sessions, focus tasks, and more. With Intervals, you can optimize your time management, stay productive, and maintain a healthy balance between work and rest. Download Intervals today and take the first step towards better productivity and time management!

About

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

This app provides a simple countdown timer to help users stay focused and on schedule. It offers customizable chimes, live progress updates on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, and a distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Intuitive one-tap timers
  • Schedule timers to end at specific times
  • Customizable chime styles
  • Dual progress rings for clarity
  • Dynamic Island and Lock Screen support
  • Lightweight and distraction-free design
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Chimely is a beautifully simple countdown timer designed to keep you focused, on schedule, and in control of your time. Whether you’re timing a routine, a deep work block, or a daily habit, Chimely makes staying on track effortless. Use one-tap timers, schedule a timer to end at a specific time, and choose chimes that match your mood or workflow. Live progress updates appear instantly in the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, so you never lose focus. Features - Clean, intuitive timers Start a timer instantly or set one to end at an exact time - perfect for cooking, workouts, or routines. - Custom chime styles Choose the sound that fits your flow. From soft tones to more attention-grabbing alerts, tailor each chime to how you like to work. - Dual Progress rings Keep track of intervals and overall time at a glance with smooth, minimal progress rings designed for clarity and calm. - Dynamic Island + Lock Screen support Your timer remains visible even when your phone is locked or you’re using other apps. - Lightweight and distraction-free Chimely is designed to stay out of your way - one screen, no accounts, no clutter.

Screenshots

Intervals3 screens
Chimely Mindfulness Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Intervals and Chimely Mindfulness Timer are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intervals against 5.0 for Chimely Mindfulness Timer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Intervals versus Chimely Mindfulness Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntervalsChimely Mindfulness Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAydin MetelKevin Rochowski

Customer experience

Intervals

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Intervals

No in-app purchases

None

Chimely Mindfulness Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Intervals free?
Intervals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chimely Mindfulness Timer free?
Chimely Mindfulness Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Intervals or Chimely Mindfulness Timer?
Intervals and Chimely Mindfulness Timer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Intervals or Chimely Mindfulness Timer have ads?
Neither Intervals nor Chimely Mindfulness Timer shows ads.

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