Comparison

Modern Interval Workout Timer vs Spud

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interval and regular timer modes
  • Customizable themes and sounds
  • Large, bold visuals
  • Pre-made and saved presets
  • Workout log and replay
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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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.

About

Spud

Features
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Stop skipping the runs you promised yourself. Spud is a couch to 5K running coach with a twist: on your training days, the apps that steal your runs stay paused until you've run. Finish the run and they come straight back. A PLAN BUILT AROUND YOU • Starts from where you are today, even if that's the couch • Run-walk first, then real runs: 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon • Every session written out step by step, with a cue for every interval • Outside or on a treadmill • Spud checks in on how you feel and makes today easier, shorter or a rest day when you need it THE LOCK THAT GETS YOU OUT THE DOOR • Pick the apps that eat your evenings • In your run window they wait until today's run is done • A heads-up an hour before, and again 15 minutes before your apps lock • Emergency override is always one tap away EVERY RUN COUNTS • Track runs with GPS on iPhone, or on Apple Watch with no phone needed • Garmin, COROS, Polar, Suunto, Fitbit and more count through Apple Health, with step-by-step setup for each • Bring in years of past runs from Apple Health • Pair a Bluetooth heart-rate strap SEE HOW FAR YOU'VE COME • Your distance as real trips from your own town • Race predictor, training load and pace trend • Streaks, levels and badges, with friends and leaderboards through Game Center PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your plan and runs live on your iPhone and in your own iCloud. Sign in with Apple if you want them backed up to a new phone. Optional. No ads, no tracking. SPUD PRO Spud Pro unlocks the plan, the lock and run tracking. Choose yearly, monthly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Modern Interval Workout Timer4 screens
Spud4 screens

Verdict

The call

Modern Interval Workout Timer and Spud are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Modern Interval Workout Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Spud sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Interval Workout Timer ships an update every 4 days, Spud every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Modern Interval Workout Timer versus Spud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Interval Workout TimerSpud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc GauthierMatthew Ajayi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Modern Interval Workout Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (monthly subscription)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (yearly subscription)$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium$14.99
4 purchases

Spud

Subscriptions3
  • Spud Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Spud Pro Yearly (Offer)$19.991 Year
  • Spud Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spud Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Modern Interval Workout Timer free?
Modern Interval Workout Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spud free?
Spud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modern Interval Workout Timer or Spud have ads?
Neither Modern Interval Workout Timer nor Spud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Interval Workout Timer or Spud?
Modern Interval Workout Timer ships an update every 4 days, and Spud every 3 days. Most recently, Modern Interval Workout Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Spud on October 29, 2026.

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