Modern Interval Workout Timer vs IX NOVA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modern Interval Workout Timer
This versatile timer supports HIIT, Tabata, circuit training, and combat sports like boxing. Customize visuals, sounds, and presets for a personalized workout experience. Track and replay past sessions with a clean, ad-free interface.
- Interval and regular timer modes
- Customizable themes and sounds
- Large, bold visuals
- Pre-made and saved presets
- Workout log and replay
- Ad-free experience
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This workout timer is ideal for your HIIT (high intensity interval training), circuit training, Tabata routines and is compatible with many more sports. For instance it also works perfectly for training or sparring in combat sports or martial arts like boxing, kick boxing, muay thai, MMA and more as it'll keep track of your rounds. Finally, it is also great for all bodyweight exercices, at home or at the gym. The app features a simple yet powerful user interface. You can get started in a second, but if you want to go further you can really make it your own: - Regular timer, interval timer, count down... if you want to time something, the app has you covered! - Many different visual themes. You can even create your own, changing colors, fonts and more. - Personalise all sounds and warnings. - Very large and bold visuals working both in portrait and landscape mode. - Use pre-made timers (boxing rules, Tabata 20/10, HIIT 30/30 and more), or save your own presets. - Keep track of your workouts with a full log of completed trainings. You can even replay them. - Simple and clean interface that works perfectly in light or dark mode. On top of this, the app is ad-free to have a more stable and clutter-less experience.
IX NOVA
This AI-powered coach offers personalized guidance for style, nutrition, fitness, skincare, grooming, and confidence. Track your progress with photos and milestones, build daily consistency, and receive tailored recommendations to help you achieve your best self.
- AI-powered personalized guidance
- Meal scanning for calorie and nutrient estimates
- Personalized nutrition targets
- Outfit discovery and saving
- Progress tracking with photos and milestones
- Daily consistency and streak building
- Fitness, skincare, grooming, style, and confidence advice
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IX NOVA is an all-in-one self-improvement app designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Build toward your dream body with personalized fitness guidance, create a skincare routine for healthier-looking skin, eat healthier with nutrition guidance, improve your style, track your progress, and more—all in one app. Your body. Your skin. Your style. Your progress. One app to help you become the version of yourself you’ve always wanted to be.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IX NOVA at 5.0 against Modern Interval Workout Timer's 3.0. IX NOVA also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and IX NOVA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IX NOVA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Modern Interval Workout Timer ships an update every 4 days, IX NOVA weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modern Interval Workout Timer | IX NOVA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marc Gauthier | Gnomblehi Minhi |
Customer experience
Modern Interval Workout Timer
IX NOVA
In-app purchases
Modern Interval Workout Timer
- Premium (monthly subscription)$0.991 Month
- Premium (yearly subscription)$4.991 Year
- Lifetime premium$14.99
IX NOVA
- IX NOVA premium monthly$4.991 Month
- IX NOVA premium yearly$39.991 Year
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